Stony Brook Medicine

“transmitted through the common lone star tick, could soon begin to complicate diagnoses if it becomes more prevalent this summer and in coming years,”

Stony Brook Medicine · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-01

Stony Brook Medicine warned in a news release reporting on a study of the virus that the Bourbon virus could complicate diagnoses if it becomes more prevalent.

“thus increasing the possibility of misdiagnosis,”

Stony Brook Medicine · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-01

A news release from Stony Brook Medicine noted that many healthcare providers are unfamiliar with the virus, increasing the possibility of misdiagnosis.