The Tragic Story of Kevin Boyce and the Silent Danger of the Powassan Virus
It started with something so ordinary: a walk in the woods, a spring afternoon, a faint fever.
But hidden in that moment was an almost invisible threat—a tick no larger than a poppy seed—carrying a virus most have never heard of.
Within weeks, Kevin Boyce, a previously healthy man, went from mild fatigue to fatal brain inflammation. His family watched in disbelief as what seemed like a bad flu spiraled into a nightmare.
Now, they’re sharing his story—not to scare—but to save lives through awareness.
🩺 What Is the Powassan Virus?
Powassan virus is a rare but deadly tick-borne illness transmitted by deer ticks (the same that carry Lyme disease).
Unlike Lyme—which requires 24–48 hours of tick attachment—Powassan can transmit in as little as 15 minutes.
There is no vaccine. No cure. No specific treatment.
Care is supportive—hospitalization, IV fluids, respiratory support—while the body fights the infection alone.
🔬 How It Affects the Body:
