Powassan virus
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Pow·as·san vi·rus
a virus of the genus Flavivirus (family Flaviviridae), transmitted by ixodid ticks and causing Powassan encephalitis in children; also capable of producing meningoencephalomyelitis in rabbits and children.
[Powassan, Ontario, the Canadian province where first isolated]
Powassan virus
A rare Flavivirus, transmitted by tick bite, which occasionally causes encephalitis.
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Powassan,
city in Ontario, Canada, where disease was first reported.Powassan encephalitis - an acute disease of children, transmitted by ixodid ticks.
Powassan virus - causes Powassan encephalitis.
Powassan virus
see flaviviridae.