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The Boston Globe · 22h

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.

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.

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.

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

Popular MA vacation spot puts out tick warning after suspected Powassan case: What to know

A rare tick-borne virus, Powassan, is suspected in a part of Massachusetts. As tick risks expand in the region, what to know and where to learn more.

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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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