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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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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Rare tick-borne illness being investigated on Martha’s Vineyard
The West Tisbury Emergency Management Department said that Powassan virus was being investigated on Martha’s Vineyard. The department said Powassan virus can cause severe, life-threatening illness and ...