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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. Rocky Mountain spotted fever - Wikipedia

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   The disease is caused by Rickettsia rickettsii, a type of bacterium that is primarily spread to humans by American dog ticks, Rocky Mountain wood ticks, and brown dog ticks. [4] Rarely the disease is spread by blood transfusions. [4] Diagnosis in the early stages is difficult. [5]

4. Canine vector-borne disease - Wikipedia

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   Environmental Management: Reducing vector habitats is critical in controlling the spread of diseases. Tick habitat management: Keeping dogs away from areas where ticks thrive (e.g., tall grasses, woods) can help limit exposure. Regular grooming and inspection of dogs for ticks are critical, especially after walks in tick-prone areas (Eisen et ...

5. Tick-borne diseases on the rise: Here's what to know about ...

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   As ticks must be attached for at least six hours to transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever and more than 24 hours to transmit Lyme disease, frequent checks are crucial in avoiding tick-borne illnesses.

6. Georgia is home to more than 20 species of ticks. Here ... - AOL

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   American dog tick is oval and flattened in shape. Depending on whether or not they have fed on host blood, they can grow to more than one-half inch. ... Lyme disease is transmitted by black-legged ...

7. 7 new tick viruses to worry about with 'big epidemic' of bugs ...

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   The skyrocketing cases of tick-borne diseases recently reported by the CDC provides indirect evidence that ticks are becoming more numerous. 7 new tick viruses to worry about with 'big epidemic ...