The first tick in Illinois to test positive for a rare bacteria was discovered in Lake County, the Illinois Department of ...

With hunting season in full swing, the threat of deer ticks looms large. Whether you’re after big game, small game, or ...

State officials announced they have located in Lake County the first tick in the state to test positive for a rare bacterium, ...

The disease was first discovered in an Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, resident in 2009. All known human cases of EME have ...

State health officials say the first tick to test positive for Ehrlichia muris eauclairensis (EME), a bacteria transmitted by ...

For other diseases, especially Rocky Mountain spotted fever, early treatment can be lifesaving ... How to prevent tick bites The CDC recommends residents know where to expect ticks.

Lyme disease is caused by the bacterial agent Borrelia, transferred to dogs through the bite of an infected tick. Most ...

Dr Ronan Clancy discusses how ticks transmit Lyme disease, as well as the symptoms of and treatments for the condition ...

Recent cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in children underscore the effectiveness of mcf-NGS for early detection and timely treatment in non-endemic areas.

After a debilitating, yearslong battle with chronic illness, Amanda Fairbanks shares six lessons from the other side.

Ticks are responsible for spreading over 25 human and animal diseases. While you may be familiar with some of these—such as ...