Abstract
A case of encephalitis due to Powassan virus, probably transmitted through tick-bite, is reported in an 8-year-old boy. There was a 50-fold increase in neutralization titre against Powassan virus, but the virus could not be isolated. Other virological investigations were negative.
The patient survived and early physiotherapy and speech re-education could be instituted. Nine months after onset of illness the patient showed moderate sequelae, despite a very severe illness.
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