First case of rare tick-borne illness reported in the Northeast
The first case of a rare parasite-borne illness has been reported in the Northeast after a woman was bit by an invasive tick ...
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Where 7 Dangerous, Disease-Spreading Ticks Live in the U.S.—Mapped
If you feel the impulse to shake out your jeans and thoroughly inspect your skin when you re-enter your home, you likely live in an area with ticks. People have good reason to fear them—the ...
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Ticking all the boxes: Mild winter, other factors could boost tick population yet again
An increasing variety of ticks are pushing into new geographical areas, bringing unusual diseases. Exotic southern species like the Gulf Coast tick and the lone star tick are being detected in New ...
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Expert health panel focuses on rising risks from tick bites
While most use winter as a chance for hibernation, around eight dozen people swarmed to the Brown County Music Center for the “Understanding Tick-borne Illness” conference Feb. 19 hosted by the Brown ...
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A tick removal tool kit should be a staple in your house this spring
According to Huynh, covering as much of the skin as possible when outdoors is the best defense against tick bites. However, ...