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…
Ticks can carry a number of disease-causing pathogens. If an infected tick bites a human, that human can then contract several illnesses. In many cases, people who contract these…
Have you been struggling with gastrointestinal (GI) issues? Does your stomach ache? Have you been throwing up or experiencing diarrhea—but you’re not quite sure why? Well, you might have alpha-gal…
Lyme disease is an illness caused by Borrelia burgdorferi (B. burgdorferi) bacteria that is transmitted through the bite of an infected deer or western blacklegged tick. If you live…
In many cases, babesiosis - a rare parasitic illness - is not fatal. Some individuals who are infected with babesiosis are even asymptomatic, meaning they don't show any symptoms.…
Jonathan Rayner works at the University of South Alabama as the Director of the Laboratory of Infectious Diseases. Jonathan has studied ticks since back in 2018. He and his colleagues…
According to Fox News, the Connecticut Department of Public Health recently shared that there was at least one diagnosed case of Powassan virus within the state. Typically, it is rare…
Look out, Nebraska - there may soon be an uptick (see what we did there?) of Lyme disease cases within your state. Just about two years ago, Borrelia burgdorferi (B. burgdorferi),…
A recent article in NewScientist describes Borrelia burgdorferi as a bacterium that is the cause of Lyme disease (borreliosis). The trail of infection begins with wild mice that harbor the…
We know to be wary of ticks during the summer; it's when we spend the most time outdoors and the weather is at its best. But did you know that…
Ticks can carry a variety of infectious pathogens. Once the ticks bite humans, humans can then be infected with illnesses ranging from babesiosis and Powassan disease to Lyme disease. Now,…
After a case of the rare tick-borne illness, Powassan virus, was reported in Providence, Rhode Island in June, Patch released an article detailing the different diseases ticks can carry, how…
There are so many fun activities to do in the great outdoors, especially when the weather is nice. Whether it's going on a scenic hike, having a picnic in the…
In the past, researchers have questioned whether an association exists between Lyme disease and psychiatric or mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, or even suicidal ideation. While some recognized a…
It's the season of sun and summer fun, which leads many to enjoy the great outdoors and warm weather. While this is all in good fun, it's important to remember…
It's summertime, and that means tick season is upon us. We've all had to deal with the annoying insects, whether it's pulling them off our pets, spraying bug spray before…
Every year, hundreds of people in America are infected with babesiosis, a tick-borne infection that causes malaria-like symptoms. For some reason, older white men have the highest rates of infection.…
Ladies and gentlemen, it's that time of year again, when I put on my superhero cape, I ascend to the top of the highest mountain, and at the top of…
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