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

Massachusetts ( WBZ) -- A newborn baby from Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts is fighting for her life at a Boston hospital ...

South Shore Health's Dr. Todd Ellerin says symptoms of Powassan usually begin with a fever, then headaches, and then often, ...

The newborn possibly contracted Powassan virus. WBZ TV's Chris Tanaka has that and more top stories in Boston.

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

Preliminary tests show the baby contracted Powassan virus, a rare but serious tick-borne disease that can be fatal.

A baby from Martha’s Vineyard is suspected of contracting Powassan virus, a rare but serious tick-borne disease. WBZ-TV’s ...

A rare tick-borne virus, Powassan, is suspected on the Vineyard. As tick risks expand in the region, what to know and where to learn more.

Martha’s Vineyard health officials said they are investigating an apparent case of Powassan virus, a potentially serious ...

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.

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