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Ticks are out and about with this warm weather, and Lyme disease is a concern along with a bigger threat in the region, ...
A bite from an infected tick can land people in the hospital — and this summer, researchers are seeing even more ticks than normal ...
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Nearly 500,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year in the U.S. For about 75% of them, the first sign will be a ...
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has reported that as of June 2025, there are three reported cases of ...
Summertime provides wonderful moments outdoors. Whether you’re hiking trails or tending to garden beds is fine. Maybe ...
Tick bite treatment If you visit your doctor and tell them you’ve been bitten by a tick, Dr. Russo says it’s likely they’ll order blood testing to see if you have a tickborne infection and ...
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However, the tick has to carry the bacteria to give you Lyme disease. Not all ticks carry the bacteria. According to the Global Lyme Alliance, anywhere from under 1% to over 50% of black-legged ...
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — As Virginians head outdoors during warmer weather, an emergency medicine physician with Virginia Tech is spreading awareness about tick bite prevention and ...
If you feel unwell in the weeks following a tick bite, make sure you seek medical advice. Read more about summer health: Is it heatstroke or heat exhaustion? How to tell the difference – and when it’s ...