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. 1974 May 18;110(10):1173-4 passim.

A case of Powassan virus encephalitis

E Rossier, R J Harrison, B Lemieux

A case of Powassan virus encephalitis

E Rossier et al. Can Med Assoc J. .

Abstract

A case of encephalitis due to Powassan virus, probably transmitted through tick-bite, is reported in an 8-year-old boy. There was a 50-fold increase in neutralization titre against Powassan virus, but the virus could not be isolated. Other virological investigations were negative.The patient survived and early physiotherapy and speech re-education could be instituted. Nine months after onset of illness the patient showed moderate sequelae, despite a very severe illness.

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