New Virus In Kansas - A deadly virus has just been discovered by the Center for Disease Control. Ironically, the new virus has only been discovered after its first victim had died. What exactly is the new virus and how deadly is it?
The new virus in Kansas is called the Bourbon virus, which has been taken after the county where the man infected had lived. This virus is said to have originated from insect or tick bites according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Reports by CNN state that the 50-year old infected man had suffered a number of tick bites during the spring of 2014. In a span of two days, the man had fallen ill but had only sought medical attention by the third day. Despite being hospitalized, the man died 11 days after due to a heart attack. Is the new virus in Kansas a precursor to heart attacks?
Blood tests done on the victim reveal that the new virus in Kansas was most likely related to the tick bites. The symptoms the man had shown include body aches, rash, tiredness, fever, nausea and vomiting, and headaches. In addition, the man had a low blood count. The new virus in Kansas, known as Bourbon virus, is not new in other parts of the world as it has been linked to cases in Africa, Europe, and Asia.
This new virus in Kansas however is the first of its kind to cause an illness in the United States. Should this be a cause of panic amongst residents in Kansas? CDC states that using insect repellents and wearing long sleeved pants and shirts would greatly reduce exposure to the ticks causing the disease. Also, avoid wooded or bushy areas. If one spends time outdoors, best do a body check for ticks.
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