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Jun 24, 2021 · Ohio has three medically important species of ticks: the American dog tick, blacklegged tick, and lone star tick. All three of these species have the potential to carry and transmit diseases to humans and pets. What you need to know about ticks: Tick smart: Prevention is key.
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Recreational Safety. Ticks in Ohio. American dog ticks, black-legged ticks and lone star ticks can all pose a threat to outdoorsmen and women during the fall hunting seasons. Unlike pets and humans, wild animals such as deer are not affected by the black-legged tick and suffer no ill effects from Lyme disease.
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Lyme disease is transmitted by the blacklegged tick and is the most prevalent tick-borne disease of humans in Ohio and the United States. This bacterial disease is named after Lyme, Connecticut, where cases were first reported in 1975.
Ticks – Fast Facts. Myth #1 – Ticks are only active in summer. • Ticks take one to three years to complete their life cycle depending on species and are active all year long. Myth #2 – Ticks prefer the woods. • Some tick species such as American Dog Tick and Gulf Coast Tick prefer open habitat such as pasture and field.
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All three of these species are of significant public health importance and are responsible for nearly all tickborne diseases reported to the Ohio Department of Health. Take action to decrease your risk of infection. Wear repellent containing up to 30 percent DEET, check your body daily for ticks, and limit your exposure to ticks and tick habitats.
Jul 11, 2019 · There are three Ohio ticks to look out for, and each can cause a different group of diseases, including Lyme disease.
Lyme disease and other tickborne illnesses continue to increase and cause significant morbidity in Ohio. Additionally, in 2021, Ohio reported the first case of Powassan Virus acquired within the state. Powassan virus is transmitted by several tick species and belongs to a group of viruses that can cause encephalitis and meningitis.
