Where are ticks in Nebraska? Health department's surveillance map tracks species, diseases

New strain of bacteria in tick discovered at UMass Amherst

AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) - A lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst discovered a new strain of bacteria in a tick last week. Researchers found that this has the potential to infect people with Spotted Fever, and now, with the warmer weather and more people outside, officials are sounding the alarm. This finding came from testing in someone's backyard, but now researchers are hoping this was an exception and not the expectation. Western…

Danger for outdoor enthusiasts. Hundreds of Romanians have been hospitalized in recent days with tick bites. Doctors recommend that we wear long, light-colored clothes to make it easier to spot any insects, but also to avoid walking through tall grass or bushes. Insects can transmit Lyme disease or Borrelia, also known as the disease with a thousand faces.

Farm Bureau women learn about tick-borne diseases and prevention at annual conference

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hannah Robertson experienced sudden-onset extreme exhaustion and was assessed for viral symptoms and possible dehydration. A second urgent care visit found elevated liver enzymes.

As tick season approaches, doctor urges caution

With the arrival of spring and summer, the Mid-west is bracing for an increase in tick activity – particularly deer ticks, which are known carriers of Lyme disease.

UPMC physician: What to do if you find a tick – and what to watch for if you missed it

As the weather warms up and we spend more time outdoors, it’s important to keep tick safety in mind. Ticks can carry infections such as Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis — all of which can have serious health consequences if…

Spending time in nature has many benefits, but it can also bring inconveniences. One of them is a tick bite, especially if it is infected.