A Rare Virus Has Reached New York. Here's Why Experts Are Paying Attention.
Health officials have confirmed New York's first-ever case of the rare Bourbon virus, a tick-borne illness that currently has no specific vaccine or approved treatment. The patient, a 67-year-old Long Island resident, reportedly became ill after being bitten by lone star ticks while working in his backyard.
Although Bourbon virus infections remain extremely uncommon, infectious disease specialists say the confirmed case highlights the growing concern over expanding tick populations in the northeastern United States