Tremont man battles Powassan Virus after tick bite, family spreading awareness

Tremont man battles Powassan Virus after tick bite, family spreading awareness

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- You can't put a price tag on your kid. That's what Adam Reliford said about his son Chandler, who has been through the battle of a lifetime. Four months ago, Chandler Reliford, 22, contracted the Powassan Virus. It's a rare infection that can cause severe disease, such as brain inflammation or swelling of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord, according to the Centers for Disease Control. This is the first time th…