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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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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.

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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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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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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.

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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