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Martha's Vineyard, Tick-borne disease and Powassan virus

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 this year.
Possible case of rare tick-borne virus investigated on Martha’s Vineyard
The potential case comes during one of the worst tick seasons in New England in years, with a surge of tick-borne diseases and tick exposures. Only one case of Powassan virus has been recorded on Martha’s Vineyard in the past 20 years, officials said. So far this year, three cases have been confirmed in Massachusetts.
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.
Baby girl being treated for rare tick-borne virus on Martha’s Vineyard, officials investigating
A baby girl is being treated for a rare tick borne virus on Martha’s Vineyard. Public health officials say they are investigating preliminary results of<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
Serious tick-borne virus investigated on Martha's Vineyard
Aside from the pending investigation, there has only been one case of Powassan virus on the island in the past 20 years.
Baby from Martha's Vineyard battling suspected case of Powassan virus
A baby from Martha’s Vineyard is suspected of contracting Powassan virus, a rare but serious tick-borne disease. WBZ-TV’s Kristina Rex reports.
Cape Cod health officials investigate potential infection of serious tick-borne virus
Martha’s Vineyard health officials said they are investigating a potential infection of a serious tick-borne disease.
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