Where are ticks in Nebraska? Health department's surveillance map tracks species, diseases
- Nebraska health officials launched a new website mapping tick species and the diseases they carry.
- Ticks are active in spring and summer and can spread diseases like Lyme and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
- Health officials have surveyed ticks since 2021 and found blacklegged ticks in eastern Nebraska.
- Reported tickborne diseases increased nearly 60% comparing two recent ten-year periods.
- This monitoring helps see where ticks are located and identify pathogens they may carry.
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"I didn't realize it." The hidden danger in the grass. Hundreds of Romanians have been hospitalized in recent days with tick bites
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.
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…
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