Bourbon Virus Resurfaces on Long Island | Albuquerque News

A rare, deadly tick-borne virus dubbed “Bourbon” has resurfaced on Long Island, with a 67-year-old man becoming New York’s first confirmed case. Discovered in 2014, this mysterious illness—spread likely by lone star ticks—has no vaccine or cure, and symptoms can mimic other tick-borne diseases, delaying diagnosis. The patient, who contracted it while gardening, suffered debilitating symptoms for a full year before doctors at Stony Brook identified the culprit. Experts warn this may be just the tip of the iceberg as tick populations expand and carry more hidden threats. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e96cb69f8b5e801a