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Death from rare tick-borne virus reported in MainePeople infected with Powassan virus can develop serious neurological symptoms.
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Mysterious brain infection makes bears act 'like friendly dogs'A mysterious disease affecting young Californian black bears is causing them to become fearless when interacting with humans and is preventing them from developing properly.
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COVID-19 is tied to deadly brain inflammation in some patientsCOVID-19 may cause dangerous neurological problems.
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West Nile Virus: Causes, Symptoms and PreventionMost people bitten by a West Nile virus mosquito won't get sick, but in a small percentage of people, the virus invades the brain and spinal cord, which results in serious illness.
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis: Causes, Symptoms and PreventionThe Eastern equine encephalitis virus is spread by mosquitoes and, in rare cases, can lead to a life-threatening brain infection.
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Flight Attendant from Israel in Coma After Getting Measles VirusA flight attendant in Israel is in a coma after getting the measles, according to news reports.
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What Is Nipah Virus? Outbreak in India Kills at Least 10At least 10 people in India have died from a rare virus known as Nipah virus, according to news reports.
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A Mysterious Infection Killed This Man. Here's How Doctors Finally Found the CauseThe man had a mysterious infection in his brain, but tests for dozens of viruses and bacterial infections came back negative.
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Deadly Kiss: Can a Baby Contract a Lethal Virus from a Cold Sore?A newborn baby in Iowa died this week from an infection with the virus that causes cold sores, which she likely contracted from a kiss, her doctors say.
