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Powassan virus, tick-borne disease

What to know about Powassan virus, a rare but serious tick-borne disease
Public health officials are investigating whether a newborn girl on Martha’s Vineyard contracted the serious but rare tick-borne disease.
Rare tick-borne Powassan virus suspected of infecting newborn on Martha's Vineyard: "She is still fighting"
A baby from Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts is fighting for her life after contracting a suspected case of the tick-borne Powassan virus.
Dangerous tick-borne virus causes brain damage in vulnerable young patient
A Boston baby is hospitalized with seizures and brain damage after a tick bite on Martha's Vineyard may have led to Powassan virus, which transmits faster than Lyme disease.
Mom says infant may have rare Powassan virus tick-borne disease
A mom says her infant daughter may be the patient that health officials said is under investigation for having a rare Powassan virus infection.
Infant infected with rare tick-borne virus on Martha’s Vineyard
While rare, the rate of the Powassan virus is increasing and can cause severe disease, including inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.
Newborn Suffers Brain Damage After Contracting Rare Virus from 'Tiny, Tiny' Tick on Martha's Vineyard
Parents of five-week-old Lily Sisco say their daughter is a “fighter” as they struggle with the potential long-lasting effects of Powassan virus
Rare tick-borne virus causing neurological symptoms diagnosed in Northeastern state
Rare Powassan virus case in Maine highlights serious tick-borne illness with no vaccine or treatment, causing neurological symptoms and potential fatality.
Possible case of rare tick-borne virus investigated on Martha’s Vineyard
The potential case comes during one of the worst tick seasons in New England in years, with a surge of tick-borne diseases and tick exposures. Only one case of Powassan virus has been recorded on Martha’s Vineyard in the past 20 years, officials said. So far this year, three cases have been confirmed in Massachusetts.
What is Powassan virus? What you need to know about the tick-borne illness in Conn.
An uncommon tick-borne illness called Powassan virus is making headlines in New England right now because a newborn baby in Massachusetts is believed to have it. Here in Connecticut, the CDC says three people have contracted the virus this year.
Rare tick-borne Powassan virus suspected in Mass. newborn on Martha's Vineyard
Aside from the pending investigation, there has only been one case of Powassan virus on the island in the past 20 years.
Newborn battles suspected case of Powassan virus contracted on Martha's Vineyard
An unsettling update to a suspected case of Powassan virus found on Martha’s Vineyard.Tonight – we’ve learned the patient who may have contracted the dangerous

Family warns of Powassan virus dangers after young girl’s diagnosis

A Massachusetts woman is sharing her family's experience after her granddaughter was diagnosed with Powassan virus after a ...
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Tick-borne Powassan virus reported in Massachusetts: 'The virus can ...

“Powassan virus is closely related to West Nile virus and while cases are rare compared to the other diseases spread by the same tick, the virus can invade the central nervous system (brain ...

Newborn fighting for her life after tick bit her on family walk, mother says

Preliminary tests show the baby contracted Powassan virus, a rare but serious tick-borne disease that can be fatal.