No cure, no vaccine: Experts warn of rare Bourbon virus after first NY case

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Researchers confirmed the first Bourbon virus case in New York after a Long Island patient was hospitalized. Transmitted by the lone star tick, this virus was first discovered in 2014. Experts warn that there is currently no vaccine or cure available for the infection. The case marks the first instance of the rare virus in the state, emphasizing the health risks associated with the common lone star tick and the lack of medical countermeasures.
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