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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. Most tick bites go unnoticed. Here's are photos and expert ...

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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. The Western blacklegged tick, which can also spread Lyme ...

4. Rhipicephalus sanguineus - Wikipedia

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   This species is unusual among ticks in that its entire lifecycle can be completed indoors. [2] The brown dog tick is easily recognized by its reddish-brown color, elongated body shape, and hexagonal basis capituli (flat surface where mouthparts are attached). Adults are 2.28 to 3.18 mm in length and 1.11 to 1.68 mm in width.

5. Rocky Mountain spotted fever - Wikipedia

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   Dogs and medium-sized mammals are the preferred hosts of an adult American dog tick, although it feeds readily on other large mammals, including human beings. This tick is the most commonly identified species responsible for transmitting R. rickettsii to humans. Rocky Mountain wood ticks (D. andersoni) are found in the Rocky Mountain states and ...

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. ... you should check your entire body and clothing for ticks, including “hidden areas” like the armpits, groin and ...

7. Never ignore a tick bite if it looks like this - AOL

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   A tick will spend the first 12 to 24 hours on your body looking for a place to settle in, Dr. Mudassar says. Once it finds a desirable spot—like your armpit, groin, or the back of your neck—it ...