A new virus that has infected people in Missouri and Tennessee has been identified as Heartland virus. Because it’s a virus, it cannot be cured with antibiotics. The best cure for this virus is prevention. All but one person infected by the virus has recovered; one died due to additional risk factors.
The virus is transmitted by the Lone Star tick. To see a picture of the Lone Star tick, visit our Pinterest page.
See both the Entomology Today blog post and the CDC webpage on Heartland virus.
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