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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.

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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.

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 ...

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