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4 days ago · Ticks can carry pathogens like Borrelia burgdorferi and Borrelia mayonii, which can cause Lyme disease in humans. Lyme disease is the most common tickborne illness, but there are also dozens of other diseases that ticks can transmit to humans.
4 days ago · Debunking Common Myths About Ticks. Ticks have garnered a reputation for their sneaky ability to latch onto hosts and transmit diseases. This reputation has led to misconceptions about their abilities, such as how they find a host and what percentage of ticks can transmit specific diseases.
4 days ago · Ticks are parasitic bloodsuckers, capable of spreading deadly disease, and they are becoming increasingly common. Here’s what you need to know about them.
5 days ago · Smith also said it's important to remove the entire tick to prevent disease. "It is important to get those mouthparts that are embedded in the skin [out]. Because if those do stay put, they will ...
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4 days ago · The tick saliva is filled with pathogens, not just the “Lyme” one. So, we could appropriately label it tick-borne diseases. One tick bite can cause multiple infections. It is a misnomer to call it just Lyme disease! Many patients who are sick with other illnesses usually receive support, financially and emotionally.
3 days ago · Tuck your shirt into your pants and tuck your pants into your socks to make it difficult for a tick to get to your skin. If a tick does bite you, Bazzoli said, it’s very important to make sure ...
1 day ago · Follow these steps to effectively and safely remove a tick: Isolate the Tick: Gently part your dog’s fur around the tick. Use extra lighting if needed to clearly see the tick. Grasp the Tick: With the tweezers or tick removal tool, grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible.
