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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.
Newborn infected with rare illness transmitted by deer ticks
A 5-week-old infant named Lily has been diagnosed with a suspected case of Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne illness.
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 ...
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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 ...
Maine resident tests positive for Powassan virus
The CDC says they've also identified case of West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease, in a bird in York County. Officials say steps to prevent these diseases are similar. They include wearing bug ...