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Michigan health officials warn of surging Lyme disease cases as tick populations explode across the state

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports cases have quadrupled over the past several years, rising to more than 2,000 this past year. Cases have quadrupled over the past several years, rising from just over 550 to more than 2,000 this ...
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Ticks are already out, but you can avoid illness with simple actions

Michigan is seeing more cases of tick-borne disease, but simple actions can minimize the risk this summer.
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Researchers sound alarm over population surge of menacing creature: 'They are not dying off'

Experts in northern Indiana are warning residents of an uptick in the population of a tiny but menacing parasite. As The Observer reported, scientists are concerned that the tick population in St. Joseph County is exploding and placing ever more residents ...

Alpha-gal syndrome from Lone Star tick bites "an emerging public health concern in Massachusetts"

The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
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Ticks are the backyard threat southwestern Pennsylvania homeowners keep ignoring

As spring unfolds, new research highlights an issue for southwestern Pennsylvania residents: Most people know ticks are in their backyard, but few believe they’re actually at risk of contracting tick-borne illnesses. If not treated early, the infection ...