Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. It spreads to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks, often called deer ticks. Early symptoms can include: ...
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As the number of emergency room visits for tick bite related incidents reaches a five-year high, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one company is working on a new test for ...
Michigan reported a 168% increase in Lyme disease over the last five years, as cases surpassed 1,200 in 2024. Rising cases of tick-borne illnesses prompted the Michigan Department of Health and Human ...
That’s the sentiment of the Friends of the Old Lyme Animal Shelter after receiving almost 80 boxes of donated supplies for 27 animals that Old Lyme Animal Control seized from a resident at the end of ...
Danielle Jonas, wife of Kevin Jonas, is revealing the stressful symptoms that led to her recent diagnosis of Lyme disease. Jonas, 39, sought treatment when she noticed that she was shedding more hair ...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Family and friends of Amanda Pirooz gathered at the Mancave in Toledo for a fundraiser to help cover her medical expenses. Pirooz has had over 25 diagnoses over the years, and ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky is seeing an increase in Lyme disease. The latest research from the Kentucky Department for Public Health shows a drastic jump in the tick population. Experts say ...