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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. 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 ]

4. 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 ...

5. 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 ...

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 ... Former child star dies at 32 after his mom was unable to save him from LA fires. Finance.

7. Mom shares terrifying photos to warn other parents about ...

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   Summer 2017 has already been declared an especially bad season for ticks due to the mild winter and growing deer and mice populations. ... giving her child a long bath, washing all her bedding and ...