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2. Lyme disease - Wikipedia

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   Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis, is a tick-borne disease caused by species of Borrelia bacteria, transmitted by blood-feeding ticks in the genus Ixodes. [4] [9] [10] The most common sign of infection is an expanding red rash, known as erythema migrans (EM), which appears at the site of the tick bite about a week afterwards. [1]

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

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   It can take up to 30 days for Lyme disease symptoms to appear after a tick bite, the CDC says. Signs and symptoms of tick-borne illnesses According to the CDC , the symptoms of diseases ...

4. Tick-borne disease - Wikipedia

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   Tick-borne diseases, which afflict humans and other animals, are caused by infectious agents transmitted by tick bites. [1] They are caused by infection with a variety of pathogens , including rickettsia and other types of bacteria , viruses , and protozoa . [ 2 ]

5. Avoid blood-gushing SC ticks. Here’s how to remove them safely

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   After removing the tick, use a disinfectant on the bite area. Note the date the tick was removed and keep the tick in isopropyl alcohol. If your dog starts to show any symptoms of a tick-borne ...

6. Canine vector-borne disease - Wikipedia

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   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 al.,2021). Flea control in homes: Fleas can quickly spread indoors. Regular vacuuming, washing pet ...

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

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   Another complication to look out for is babesiosis, a red blood cell infection resulting from the tick's bite, notes the CDC. Babesiosis is when a microscopic parasite is injected from the tick's ...