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No cure, no vaccine: Experts warn of rare Bourbon virus after first NY case
A rare tick-borne Bourbon virus with no vaccine or treatment has been confirmed in New York for the first time. The virus, transmitted by lone star ticks, is associated with two reported deaths and may lead to misdiagnosis due to similar symptoms as other tick-borne infections. Researchers emphasize the need for improved surveillance and testing to track its spread.
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