India, July 31 -- Researchers have confirmed the first case of Bourbon virus in New York State. The patient, 67-year-old Michael Larkin, was bitten by two lone star ticks while working outdoors in Suffolk County, the New York Post reports.
The rare virus is spread by lone star ticks and can cause serious illness. Its symptoms are similar to those of Lyme disease, including fever, rash, night sweats, and severe headaches. Because of this, doctors may mistake it for other tick-borne illnesses. In Larkin's case, he was treated with antibiotics for Lyme disease, but the Bourbon virus continued to worsen. However, he made a full recovery after spending five days in the hospital.
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