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Warmer temps bring soaring tick populations – here’s how to stay safe from Lyme disease
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that emergency room visits due to tick bites reached their highest level since 2017 as of April 23.
- More than 89,000 Lyme disease cases were reported by state health departments in 2023, the latest year with available data.
- Lyme disease is caused by bacteria called Borrelia, mainly Borrelia burgdorferi, and was first identified in Connecticut in 1975.
- Ticks that transmit Lyme disease are most active from April to November, and early symptoms include fever, muscle aches, and fatigue appearing within 3 to 30 days after a bite.
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Warmer temps bring soaring tick populations – here’s how to stay safe from Lyme disease
Some simple steps can help keep you tick-free as you enjoy the outdoors.
·Missoula, United States
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