Scientists discover new tick-borne virus after testing thousands of patients with mysterious illnesses

https://www.foxnews.com/health Scientists discover new tick-borne virus after testing thousands of patients with mysterious illnesses Asian longhorned tick nairovirus was found in 10.4% of more than 3,000 patients bitten by ticks Melissa Rudy By Melissa Rudy Fox News Published September 4, 2026 2:42pm EDT https://www.foxnews.com/health/scientists-discover-new-tick-borne-virus-testing-thousands-patients-mysterious-illnesses