Last week, former US Senator from North Carolina, Kay Hagan died from encephalitis caused by the tick-borne disease, Powassan virus.
So what is encephalitis and how common is it?
Joining me today to answer these questions and more is the president of Encephalitis411.org, Becky Dennis.
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