State health officials say the first tick to test positive for Ehrlichia muris eauclairensis (EME), a bacteria transmitted by ...
A small percentage of tick bites can lead to Lyme disease. Here’s how to know if you have the condition, and how to treat it ...
Ticks are responsible for spreading over 25 human and animal diseases. While you may be familiar with some of these—such as ...
According to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, probable and confirmed cases of Lyme disease in the ...
While most cases are caused by tick bites, less common ways of getting infected with babesiosis include getting a blood transfusion that has the parasite in it or a mother with the infection ...
With hunting season in full swing, the threat of deer ticks looms large. Whether you’re after big game, small game, or ...
Beautiful fall days captivate many people, offering a burst of color as the leaves change and cooler temperatures that ...
Seeing a medical professional is especially urgent if you show symptoms of severe babesiosis. These include yellowish skin or ...
When treated early, Lyme disease symptoms can go away ... the majority of Washington’s cases come from a tick bite while traveling out of state. However, some cases stem from the presence ...
The disease was first discovered in an Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, resident in 2009. All known human cases of EME have ...
The first tick in Illinois to test positive for a rare bacteria was discovered in Lake County, the Illinois Department of ...