A baby from Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts is fighting for her life after contracting the tick-borne Powassan virus.

The potential case comes during one of the worst tick seasons in New England in years, with a surge of tick-borne diseases ...

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.

Aside from the pending investigation, there has only been one case of Powassan virus on the island in the past 20 years.

Martha’s Vineyard health officials said they are investigating a potential infection of a serious tick-borne disease.

Martha’s Vineyard health officials are investigating a rare case of a tick-born illness called Powassan, which is only the ...

Rare Powassan virus case in Maine highlights serious tick-borne illness with no vaccine or treatment, causing neurological ...

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention has also reported the season's first case of West Nile virus, which was ...

Ticks transmit not only Lyme disease but also co-infections like babesiosis and anaplasmosis, which share similar symptoms, ...

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 ...

What to know about the Powassan virus disease, a tick-borne illness The rare ailment, which tends to be much more serious than Lyme disease, is on the rise May 26, 2023 More than 2 years ago 6 min ...

An adult in Hancock County became infected with Powassan virus and was hospitalized after developing neurologic symptoms, ...