Tick-borne illness increases, leading to allergies to meat and dairy.
Tick-Borne Allergy Concerns Grow in the U.S. As summer spreads across the Midwest, many Americans are grappling with tick bites. This season, there’s heightened awareness about lesser-known tick-borne diseases that are drawing attention from specific communities. One significant concern is alpha-gal syndrome, linked to the lone star tick. This condition can trigger a severe allergy […]
Powassan virus case in the Northeast emphasizes the danger of tick-borne diseases
Tick-Borne Disease on the Rise in Maine As tick season gains momentum across the United States, Maine residents are encountering a potentially serious tick-borne illness. The Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that an adult in Hancock County was hospitalized after showing neurological symptoms linked to the Powassan virus. This virus is […]
Tick-borne disease is on the rise, new study says
You've probably heard of Lyme disease – now. Infectious disease experts warn Babesiosis is another serious tick-borne disease on the rise. “If you live in an area where babesiosis is endemic, primarily states in the Northeast and Midwest, take precautions, especially during the summer months,” said the study's lead author. Paddy Sentongoan infectious disease researcher […]
Connecticut reports first human case of tick-borne disease in the Northeast
The first case of the tick-borne disease in the Northeast was reported in Connecticut, officials said. Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis is a type of spotted fever that is transmitted through infected ticks and tick bites, according to the . Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although similar to Rocky Mountain spotted fever, symptoms are reported to […]