US EditionA Warmer, Humid World Where Ticks Thrive Is Increasing Spread of Lyme and Other Diseases
UNITED STATES, AUG 05 – Emergency room visits for tick bites have reached their highest level since 2017 as warmer temperatures expand tick habitats and Lyme disease cases rise, CDC data shows.
- In the United States, emergency visits for tick bites have reached their highest frequency since 2017, coinciding with a continued increase in reported Lyme disease cases this year.
- Experts link the increase to warmer temperatures and human impacts on climate, which expand tick habitats across the US and Canada.
- Black-Legged ticks, commonly referred to as deer ticks, are the main carriers of Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium responsible for Lyme disease, which they transmit primarily through extended feeding and attachment.
- Dr. Erin Mordecai said temperatures are already more suitable for disease transmission, and Brian Fallon warned infections cause multisystem symptoms, though prevention methods are not foolproof.
- The rise suggests more public health challenges ahead, emphasizing timely tick removal, protective clothing, and avoiding tick-prone areas to limit Lyme disease spread.
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A warmer, humid world where ticks thrive is increasing spread of Lyme and other diseases
This year, people are seeking emergency care for tick bites in the highest level since 2017, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and reported cases of Lyme disease have continued to rise through the years.
A Warmer, Humid World Where Ticks Thrive Is Increasing Spread of Lyme and Other Diseases
This year, people are seeking emergency care for tick bites in the highest level since 2017, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and reported cases of Lyme disease have continued to rise through the…
Emergency tick bite visits and Lyme Disease cases on the rise
UNITED STATES – According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), emergency room visits for tick bites are at their highest level since 2017, and reported cases of Lyme disease continue to rise. Experts attribute this trend to climate change, which is creating warmer temperatures and expanding the habitats of disease-carrying ticks. Lyme disease-carrying deer ticks are most active when temperatures are above 45°F …
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