A groundhog in Gatineau Park, Quebec. (Photo: shari.a.images/istockphoto.com)
I’ve been asked about Powassan virus (POWV) a lot in recent months, which is a bit odd since it can sometimes be difficult to get Canadians to recognize the presence of any tick-borne pathogens in this country, let alone one that’s rather obscure. I believe I can thank the medi…