Ruby Carr has always loved playing outside. But an enjoyable day in the summer sun turned into chaos after Ruby was unknowingly bitten by a tick. As the tick latched…
The Powassan virus is extremely rare, however there have been cases of it in the United States. The disease is carried by ticks, but a recent article has pointed…
According to a recent article, various tick species carrying dangerous pathogens are spreading across the United States, making it more important to know how to keep yourself safe. Tick-Borne Diseases…
According to a recent article, a man in Maine has died after being bit by a tick and contracting the rare Powassan virus from the bite. Powassan Virus Powassan virus…
According to a recent article, although the number of ticks are rising in Germany currently, the cases of tick-borne encephalitis have been surprisingly lower. Researchers found that this is due…
According to a recent article from MedicineNet, scientists are editing the genomes of ticks to help prevent tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease. Lyme Disease Lyme disease is a vector-borne…
As reported in Times Union; this was a year where the numbers of many contagious diseases saw steep declines as the world stepped up in handwashing and mask-wearing. In the…
According to a story from the Green Bay Press Gazette, the beginning of summer is rapidly approaching and with warming temperatures comes the emergence of ticks. These little parasites are…
Lyme disease, and other tick-borne illnesses, can cause intense and prolonged symptoms. In fact, some patients experience chronic symptoms for a number of years following the initial bite. However,…
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