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tick-borne diseases
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theyeshivaworld.comscience63 days ago
Scientists Report Ticks Carrying Pathogens Moving Into Canada From U.S.
Researchers say several tick species carrying disease-causing pathogens are advancing northward from the United States at a rate of about 50 kilometres per year. The lone star tick, already established in Maine, can transmit a pathogen that triggers severe red meat allergy in hum…
medinform.jmir.orgworld79 days ago
US Experiences Early Tick Season with High Emergency Room Visits for Bites
An early tick season is underway across the United States, with emergency room visits for tick bites at the highest levels for this time of year since 2017, according to CDC data. Experts noted increased risks for tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease. Public health officials…
Newsweekworld99 days ago
Stray Dog Found with Infections in Wisconsin Shelter After Owner Declines Reclaim
A 3-year-old cattle dog mix named Kayla was brought to the Green Lake Area Animal Shelter in Wisconsin as a stray on March 15. The shelter identified infections including Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and a urinary tract infection after the mandatory hold period ended. The previous…