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* Named for Pawassan, Ontario, but endemic in Eurasia and North America |
* Named for Pawassan, Ontario, but endemic in Eurasia and North America |
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== Background == |
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=== Microbiology === |
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* Single-stranded positive-sense RNA virus in the genus ''Flavivirus'', family [[Flaviviridae]] |
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* RNA virus |
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== Management == |
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* Supportive |
* Supportive |
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Revision as of 01:24, 14 February 2020
- Tick-borne viral infection that can cause encephalitis
- Closely related to deer tick virus
- Named for Pawassan, Ontario, but endemic in Eurasia and North America
Background
Microbiology
- Single-stranded positive-sense RNA virus in the genus Flavivirus, family Flaviviridae
Management
- Supportive
