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The Boston Globe · 23h

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.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

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.

Mom says infant may have rare Powassan virus tick-borne disease

Tiffany Sisco, who declined to be interviewed by ABC News, told Boston ABC station WCVB that she found a tick on her 5-week-old daughter Lily Belle Sisco during an outdoor walk, and despite removing it, she noticed Lily developed symptoms a week later.

17hon MSN

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 ...

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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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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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Tick-borne illness detected on Martha’s Vineyard, 2nd time in 20 years

A tick-borne illness has been spotted in a Martha's Vineyard resident, making it the third diagnosis in the United States ...

Health Department reminding people to remain alert for tick borne illnesses

As summer winds down, the Eau Claire City County Health Department is urging residents to stay vigilant against tick-borne ...

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