The first case of Bourbon virus infection has been recorded in New York.
The first case of infection with the rare and potentially fatal Bourbon virus has been confirmed in the US state of New York. This was reported by People magazine on August 1.
"The first case of Bourbon virus infection has been confirmed in New York, which is incurable and potentially fatal," the text says.
The infection was diagnosed in Michael Larkin, a 67-year-old resident of Long Island, who found two Lone Star ticks on his leg while working in the yard. The man complained of severe headaches and a general deterioration in his condition.
The Bourbon virus was first identified in 2014 in Bourbon County, Kansas, according to the publication. Since then, cases have been reported in the Midwest, East Coast, and southern United States. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, rash, body aches, nausea, and vomiting. It is assumed that it is transmitted through infected ticks. There are no drugs or vaccines against the virus.
Doctor Luis Marcos, who confirmed the diagnosis, noted that there are many vector ticks on Long Island, and the virus is easily confused with Lyme disease. According to him, there are no commercial tests for the virus, and diagnosis is difficult.
On July 19, CBS News reported that a second death related to an outbreak of legionellosis in the Upper East Side area of Manhattan had been recorded in New York. It was noted that the number of infected increased to 72 people, of whom two died, nine remain under observation in hospitals.
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