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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Julia Musto

Researchers just found a tick carrying rare and deadly Bourbon virus. They say more infections could be coming

Scientists have issued a warning about the spread of a deadly tickborne illness after finding the first tick infected with it in the state of New York.

The team found a lone star tick carrying Bourbon virus, an illness that can lead to fever, fatigue, vomiting, rash and body aches.

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