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2. Dermacentor variabilis - Wikipedia

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   Dermacentor variabilis, also known as the American dog tick or wood tick, is a species of tick that is known to carry bacteria responsible for several diseases in humans, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia (Francisella tularensis). It is one of the best-known hard ticks. Diseases are spread when it sucks blood from the host.

3. Ixodes holocyclus - Wikipedia

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   Colour and markings change markedly as engorgement progresses. It is the third tick, the moderately engorged adult female (width, at level of the spiracles, more than 4 mm) which is most commonly removed from dogs with tick envenomation. If a fully engorged tick is found on a dog, it suggests that the dog has a certain degree of immunity.

4. Rhipicephalus sanguineus - Wikipedia

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   Rhipicephalus sanguineus, commonly called the brown dog tick, kennel tick, [1] or pantropical dog tick, [1] is a species of tick found worldwide, but more commonly in warmer climates. This species is unusual among ticks in that its entire lifecycle can be completed indoors. [ 2 ]

5. A guide to the tick species every American should know - AOL

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   Ticks have been documented transmitting a wide range of protozoan, bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens to humans, pets, and livestock. With tick season right around the corner in most areas, we ...

6. After rare tick discovery, here’s how to stay safe this summer

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   A photo of a deer tick, dog tick and lone start tick in the palm of a hand. If you find a tick, act quick “Knowing how to identify ticks, prevent bites, and recognize the signs of illness is ...

7. Most tick bites go unnoticed. Here's how to identify and ...

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   The American dog tick spreads the bacteria that causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever, as well as the bacteria that leads to tularemia. Ticks are extremely small, so it's important to do thorough ...