Kansas Man died after Contracting New Tick-Borne Virus, confirms CDC

"Ten people are infected, two have died." - CDC

Tick-Borne Illneses

Showing up in different areas!

The lone star tick has been fingered as the carrier of a recently characterized infectious disease called Heartland virus. Katherine Harmon reports.
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NEWS: Tick-borne Powassan virus is “one terrifying germ”More

So new that name hasn't been decided upon.
"Bourbon Virus", "Powassan Virus", "Heartland Virus"

Or, are these several new deadly tick-borne viruses?

Health officials believe tick-borne Powassan virus took Maine woman's life

Deadly New Tick-Borne Virus Is On The Rise - CBS

New Tick-Borne 'Bourbon Virus' Is Deadly And Unlike Anything Previously Seen In U.S

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/24/bourbon-virus-tick-kansas_n_6377932.html .:

From a couple years ago - a different virus:

Local vets warn tick-borne disease kills cats

Posted: Jul 01, 2013 5:11 PM EDTUpdated: Jul 01, 2013 5:37 PM EDT

HARRISON, TN (WRCB) -

'Tis the season for ticks. The mild winter means ticks are out in full force. Local veterinarians are warning of an almost always fatal disease cats can get from them.

The deadly cat disease is called Cytauxzoonosis. It has a 100 percent fatality rate in cats. The Tennessee Valley is geographically right in the center of where it spreads: mostly in rural, wooded areas.

It's not new, but some local veterinarians say they're seeing an up-tick in cases.

"It's a horrible death. These cats hemorrhage and they are extremely painful," Veterinarian Dr. Darlene White with Wolftever Pet Hospital said.

Untreatable tick-borne virus found in Conn., expert says ...

www.foxnews.com/health/...tick-borne-virus-found-in-conn

Apr 09, 2015 · An untreatable, and sometimes fatal tick-borne disease is turning up in parts of southern Connecticut, according to one expert.
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5. 2015 · NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — It’s even worse than Lyme disease. Ticks in our area have been found to carry a rare, potentially life-threatening, virus.
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2. 1. New Tick-Borne 'Bourbon Virus' Blamed for Kansas Man's Death ...
    
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    Dec 22, 2014 · A new tick-borne virus has been discovered in Kansas and dubbed the "Bourbon virus." The never-before-seen virus was named for Bourbon County, Kansas ..
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    Jul 09, 2014 · : A new tick-borne virus, Heartland virus disease, has been identified in 6 patients: 4 hospitalized with fever, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia ...