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9 Common Symptoms of Lyme Disease
We’re constantly hearing about the threat of Lyme disease when it comes to our pets. However, sometimes it takes star power in order to bring a dangerous condition into the “Lyme-light” for humans....
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Deadly Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Can Spread in Ten Minutes, Study Shows
New research shows that the deadly Rocky Mountain spotted fever can be transmitted in just ten minutes — far faster than previously thought. Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a rickettsial...
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New “Bourbon” Virus Killed Kansas Man
It now appears as though a 50-year-old Kansas man who died last year succumbed to a new type of virus. The man became infected after being bitten by a tick. Reports indicate the man was relatively...
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Tick Off! Lyme Disease Protection Tips
The number of people with Lyme disease has been growing steadily and government health officials are focused on creating awareness of the disease and how to protect yourself. Lyme disease is usually...
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6 Ways to Avoid Summer Tick Bites While Hiking
Enjoying a hike through the forest is a great way to get exercise and enjoy the splendor of nature, but there are dangers lurking along the trails. Lyme disease, which is caused by the bacteria...
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7 Health Problems that Mimic Lyme Disease
Lyme disease can be a very serious infectious disease that is caused by the bite of a Lyme-carrying tick (which is sometimes too small to easily detect). While the problem is caused by such a small...
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Steps To Take If You Find a Tick On Your Body
I love to hike in the woods and sand dunes near my cottage, which is near Lake Huron. The trouble is that the woods and grasses in these areas are wrought with perennial reed grasses, such as...
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Everything to Know About Ticks
The warmer weather brings with it a lot of positives — concerts, camping, and ice-cold drinks just to name a few. But, with the rising temperatures comes a whole new season of creepy crawlies that are...
View ArticleLyme disease protection: No vaccine yet, but an antibody shot could soon...
Lyme disease has become an insidious epidemic in the United States. Caused by bacteria transmitted through the bite of an infected tick, it can lead to heart problems, meningitis or arthritis if left...
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Ticks Spread Plenty More for You to Worry About Beyond Lyme Disease
When it comes to problems caused by ticks, Lyme disease hogs a lot of the limelight. But various tick species carry and transmit a collection of other pathogens, some of which cause serious, even...
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