Transmitted by the lone star tick, the Bourbon virus causes symptoms similar to Lyme disease. The lone star tick has brought a new threat to the Northeast. A rare, potentially deadly tick-borne virus with no specific treatment has been confirmed in the region for the first time. Dig deeper:The Bourbon virus is a rare pathogen that is spread by the increasingly common lone star tick. Symptoms of Bourbon virus include:High feverSevere fatigueRashHeadaches and body achesNauseaMisdiagnosisWhat they're saying:Public health officials are concerned that the Bourbon virus could actually be more prevalent than current numbers suggest.