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Martha's Vineyard put out a tick warning

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.

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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.

Boston.com on MSN · 1d

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.

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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 ...

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U of M researchers ID weakness in Powassan virus that could lead to vaccine, treatment

The tick-borne virus, which can cause encephalitis, meningitis and death, is spreading throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin, but there are no drugs to treat or prevent it.

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

A Maynard girl’s life was drastically changed after contracting Powassan virus from a tick bite in 2019. Her family urges ...

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.

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