Powassan encephalitis

noun

A form of encephalitis caused by the Powassan virus, a flavivirus transmitted by ticks.

Meanings

nounPowassan encephalitis (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA form of encephalitis caused by the Powassan virus, a flavivirus transmitted by ticks.
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