Illinois reports its first case of the Powassan virus, a rare tickborne illness. Health officials are ramping up tick testing, especially in areas like Rockford, where outdoor activities are common.

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Illinois health officials are warning residents to be on alert after the state's first case of Powassan virus was confirmed ...

Shield themselves from ticks by wearing protective clothing like light-colored pants and long-sleeved shirts that show ticks ...

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Illinois confirms its first Powassan virus case. Health officials urge precautions against tick bites as warm weather ...

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The reminder comes after the IDPH said in a press release Monday that an Illinois resident was diagnosed with Powassan, a tick-borne illness that had not been detected in the state before. IDPH shared ...

An Illinois resident has become seriously ill with a tick-borne virus that has never been detected in Illinois before.

Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the United States, a potentially disabling infection caused by ...

Persistent symptoms after treatment, sometimes called persistent Lyme disease (PLD) or Post Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome ...

Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the United States, a potentially disabling infection caused by ...