New tick-borne virus, Bourbon Virus, discovered after Kansas man dies

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – A new, never before seen virus has been discovered in Kansas.

The CDC is now investigating after the tick-borne illness, dubbed “Bourbon Virus,” was linked to the death of a Kansas man.

Up until recently, the man’s death remained a mystery. Now, doctors at the University of Kansas Hospital think this discovery may help others.