伊利诺伊州调查了第一起波瓦桑病毒病例,敦促在对滴虫传染疾病的关切不断上升的情况下采取预防行动。 Illinois investigates its first Powassan virus case, urging prevention amid rising tick-borne disease concerns.

伊利诺伊州正在调查其第一个确诊病例 " Powassan病毒 " ,这是一种罕见和潜在的严重滴虫传染疾病,其感染地点正在审查中。 Illinois is investigating its first confirmed case of Powassan virus, a rare and potentially severe tick-borne illness, in a resident whose exposure location is under review. 伊利诺伊州公共卫生部正在对个人访问的地区进行滴答监测,并敦促居民采取预防性步骤,包括穿戴防护服、使用环保局登记的驱虫剂、户外活动后检查滴答、在24小时内将其除去以减少疾病风险。 The Illinois Department of Public Health is conducting tick surveillance in areas the individual visited and urges residents to take preventive steps, including wearing protective clothing, using EPA-registered repellents, checking for ticks after outdoor activities, and removing them within 24 hours to reduce disease risk. 研究表明蜱虫种群存在地区差异，伊利诺伊州北部和中部有鹿蜱，南部有孤星蜱，中部和南部地区有狗蜱，每种蜱虫都能够传播莱姆病、埃立克体病和 α-gal 综合征等疾病。 Research shows regional variations in tick populations, with deer ticks in northern and central Illinois, lone star ticks in the south, and dog ticks widespread in central and southern areas, each capable of transmitting diseases like Lyme, ehrlichiosis, and Alpha-gal syndrome. 虽然滴虫传染疾病的总病例仍然相对较低,但阿尔法加尔综合症诊断数量的增加和莱姆病发病率的上升突显了日益增长的公共卫生关切。 While overall tick-borne disease cases remain relatively low, rising numbers of Alpha-gal syndrome diagnoses and increased Lyme disease rates highlight growing public health concerns. 专家强调,早期发现和预防是关键,因为传播通常需要长时间的挂勾。 Experts stress that early detection and prevention are key, as transmission typically requires prolonged tick attachment.