Ecology of Powassan Virus in the United States

Zoonotic viruses threaten the lives of millions of people annually, exacerbated by climate change, human encroachment into wildlife habitats, and habitat destruction. The Powassan virus (POWV) is a rare tick-borne virus that can cause severe neurological damage and death, and the incidence of the as...

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Main Authors:	Erin M. Hassett, Saravanan Thangamani
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Language:	EN
Published:	MDPI AG 2021
Subjects:	Powassan virus deer tick virus ticks tick-borne virus Biology (General) QH301-705.5
Online Access:	https://doaj.org/article/c9452b041f6842e6b78fa060511a4c83
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:c9452b041f6842e6b78fa060511a4c832021-11-25T18:25:04ZEcology of Powassan Virus in the United States10.3390/microorganisms91123172076-2607https://doaj.org/article/c9452b041f6842e6b78fa060511a4c832021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/11/2317https://doaj.org/toc/2076-2607Zoonotic viruses threaten the lives of millions of people annually, exacerbated by climate change, human encroachment into wildlife habitats, and habitat destruction. The Powassan virus (POWV) is a rare tick-borne virus that can cause severe neurological damage and death, and the incidence of the associated disease (Powassan virus disease) is increasing in the eastern United States. The mechanisms by which POWV is maintained in nature and transmitted to humans are complex and only partly understood. This review provides an overview of what is known about the vector species, vector-host transmission dynamics, and environmental and human-driven factors that may be aiding the spread of both the vector and virus.Erin M. HassettSaravanan ThangamaniMDPI AGarticlePowassan virusdeer tick virustickstick-borne virusBiology (General)QH301-705.5ENMicroorganisms, Vol 9, Iss 2317, p 2317 (2021)
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description	Zoonotic viruses threaten the lives of millions of people annually, exacerbated by climate change, human encroachment into wildlife habitats, and habitat destruction. The Powassan virus (POWV) is a rare tick-borne virus that can cause severe neurological damage and death, and the incidence of the associated disease (Powassan virus disease) is increasing in the eastern United States. The mechanisms by which POWV is maintained in nature and transmitted to humans are complex and only partly understood. This review provides an overview of what is known about the vector species, vector-host transmission dynamics, and environmental and human-driven factors that may be aiding the spread of both the vector and virus.
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title	Ecology of Powassan Virus in the United States
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Ecology of Powassan Virus in the United States

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