Invasive Asian longhorned tick confirmed in Maine for the first time
An invasive species of tick has been confirmed in Maine for the first time, marking the farthest northeast detection of the pest in the United States.
Sep 10, 2025
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Infections: News and Research on Lyme Disease
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Exotic ticks are hitchhiking their way to the US on travelers, raising public health concerns
Ticks are hitching a free ride to the US from different parts of the world, raising concerns among scientists. In a recent study, researchers reported the introduction of seven exotic tick species to Connecticut, U.S., by ...
A red meat allergy from tick bites is spreading, and the lone star tick isn't the only alpha-gal carrier to worry about
Hours after savoring that perfectly grilled steak on a beautiful summer evening, your body turns traitor, declaring war on the very meal you just enjoyed. You begin to feel excruciating itchiness, pain or even swelling that ...
Aug 5, 2025
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The chronic symptoms of Lyme disease
Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by borrelia burgdorferi, a bacterial species that can spread to people and animals from the bite of a deer tick—also called a black-legged tick—carrying the bacteria, according ...
Aug 5, 2025
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Lyme disease research transformed by thoughtful AI integration, studies show
Today at ADLM 2025 (formerly the AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo), researchers will unveil a blood test developed with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) that identifies Lyme disease sooner and more ...
Jul 28, 2025
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Horseflies and wasps and jellyfish: How to stay safe from stings and bites this summer
Despite the glorious arrival of summer, there's definitely a sting in the season's tail—quite literally. Even in the UK, it's not just sunburn we need to watch out for. From nettles to jellyfish, summer brings a full cast ...
Jul 14, 2025
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Lyme disease patients aren't getting proper follow-up care
Most folks diagnosed with Lyme disease aren't getting the follow-up care they need, a new study says.
Jul 10, 2025
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How to prevent tick bites: Five expert tips for summer safety
It's officially summer, a time for barbecues, the beach—and protecting yourself against the teeny, tiny black-legged deer ticks that cause most Lyme disease cases.
Jun 23, 2025
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Ticks carry decades of history in each troublesome bite
When you think about ticks, you might picture nightmarish little parasites, stalking you on weekend hikes or afternoons in the park.
Jun 18, 2025
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Mosquito, tick or flea? How to avoid, identify and treat insect bites this summer
As the weather warms up, few of us can resist a nice evening walk through the park, or a trip to the countryside to immerse ourselves in natural surroundings.
Jun 18, 2025
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