Medically reviewed by Amelia MacIntyre, DO Key Takeaways A tick bite can be a small red area with a visible tick or a dark ...

Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the United States, a potentially disabling infection caused by bacteria transmitted through the bite of an infected tick to people and pets.

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There's an urgent warning from the family of a Dutchess County man, who they say died from a virus spread through an infected tick bite. "I don't think I've really accepted it, it's a hard thing to ...

Veterinary researchers have confirmed a previously unknown tick-borne infection in dogs, and the discovery is sharpening ...

Biologist Charles Darwin began crafting his theory of evolution on a trip to the Galapagos Islands, where he discovered animals had developed unique traits that varied from island to island. Nearly ...

Lyme disease remains low in Northern Nevada, but reported cases of the tick-borne illness have increased significantly in ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging residents to take precautions against tick bites after a state resident contracted Powassan, a tick-borne illness ...

A Massachusetts mother has identified her newborn daughter, who has a possible case of Powassan virus, which is under investigation by health officials on Martha's Vineyard. Health officials did not ...

K-State beef cattle experts discuss anaplasmosis warning signs to watch for, and effective management tips to control the ...