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Rare, potentially fatal virus confirmed in NY for first time

Headline from The Oregonian, from the development of Jul 29, 2026

Newest development Aug 1, 2026 · 2 reportsExperts warn of rare tick-borne Bourbon virus after NY sees its first case

The disease, first identified in 2014, is spread by ticks.

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  1. Names this update

    Rare, potentially fatal virus confirmed in NY for first time

    Headline from The Oregonian ·

  2. Doctor Says Cases of This Deadly Tick-Borne Virus May Go Undetected

    Headline from Money Talks News ·

  3. Newest

    Experts warn of rare tick-borne Bourbon virus after NY sees its first case

    Headline from End Time Headlines ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

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Reports & sources

22 articles, oldest first.

  1. SciTech Daily

    Rare Bourbon Virus Confirmed in New York for the First Time (opens SciTech Daily)

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    SciTech Daily's feed description

    A mysterious tick-borne virus may already be spreading unnoticed in the Northeast. Researchers have confirmed New York State’s first case of Bourbon virus, a rare and potentially severe infection carried by lone star ticks.

  2. The Oregonian

    Rare, potentially fatal virus confirmed in NY for first time (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The disease, first identified in 2014, is spread by ticks.

  3. Gizmodo

    A Rare and Deadly Tick Virus With No Cure Has Taken Hold in New York (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    Stony Brook researchers have confirmed the first case of the Bourbon virus in the state.

  4. Money Talks News

    Doctor Says Cases of This Deadly Tick-Borne Virus May Go Undetected (opens Money Talks News)

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    Money Talks News's feed description

    A Long Island man battled undiagnosed Bourbon virus for five years — here's how to spot the tick-borne illness doctors may be missing.

  5. Fox News

    No cure, no vaccine: Experts warn of rare Bourbon virus after first NY case (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    A Long Island patient was hospitalized after researchers confirmed the first Bourbon virus case in New York, transmitted by the common lone star tick.

  6. End Time Headlines

    Experts warn of rare tick-borne Bourbon virus after NY sees its first case (opens End Time Headlines)

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    End Time Headlines's feed description

    A rarely identified tick-borne virus with no available vaccine or specific treatment has been confirmed for the first time in New York, raising concerns that more infections may be going undetected across the region.

  7. Pix11

    Possibly deadly virus confirmed in New York: What is the Bourbon virus? (opens Pix11)

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    Pix11's feed description

    NEW YORK (PIX11) — A Long Island man was diagnosed with the first confirmed case of an incredibly rare and possibly fatal tick-borne virus in New York State. Last month, Stony Brook Medicine published an informative article related to the confirmation of the Bourbon virus in New York, as announced i…

  8. WGN Chicago

    Possibly deadly Bourbon virus confirmed in New York: What is it? (opens WGN Chicago)

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    WGN Chicago's feed description

    The disease was first detected in 2014.

  9. FOX8 WGHP

    1 killed by rare tick-borne virus in New York (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    The disease was first detected in 2014.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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