Carried by the lone star tick, the Bourbon virus mimics Lyme disease closely enough to slip past diagnosis entirely.
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Carried by the lone star tick, the Bourbon virus mimics Lyme disease closely enough to slip past diagnosis entirely.
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Mezcal, a Mexican spirit distilled from agave plants, is famous for the pickled ‘worm’ lurking at the bottom of the bottle, which adds colour and flavour, and an element of trepidation for drinkers.