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2 days ago · Lyme disease, transmitted by ticks, is a well-known concern, causing a range of debilitating symptoms. Other common tick-borne diseases include Babesiosis, and Anaplasmosis. Other diseases that are more rare, but still occur, are Tularemia, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Borrelia miyamotoi, and Powassan virus.
Diagnosing RMSF involves the veterinarian looking for its clinical signs and performing tests like blood work, urinalysis, and x-rays. Low platelet, red blood cell, and abnormal white blood cell counts on a complete blood count can indicate RMSF. Other lab abnormalities like electrolyte imbalances, low protein, and abnormal liver/kidney values ...
4 days ago · Today on World Asthma Day, NIAID reaffirms its commitment to reducing illness from this chronic lung syndrome and improving quality of life for people with asthma through research that informs the development of new asthma prevention and treatment strategies. NIAID-funded studies recently uncovered new risk factors for asthma and a previously unreported cause of frequent, severe asthma attacks ...
5 days ago · Your symptoms may begin a couple days to a week or more after you have been infected. Common signs and symptoms: Fever or shaking chills. Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, or loss of appetite. Headache or dizziness. Muscle and joint aches. Pain behind your eyes, or swollen, red eyes.
3 days ago · American Dog Ticks are vectors for several diseases, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia. Found in grassy and wooded areas, these are known to parasitize dogs. They can also bite ...
2 days ago · If bitten, monitor for symptoms like fever or rash, and seek medical attention if signs of illness occur. 20. Ticks (disease transmission) Ticks are common in Maryland’s forests and grassy areas, and they can transmit diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever through bites.
4 days ago · Nevada Today, John Seelmeyer (04.15.2024) reports, “University of Nevada, Reno researcher takes on fight against deadly cattle tick: Pioneering researcher wins highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for collaborative international research project.”
