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Climate change driving rise in tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme disease
A warming climate is driving a rise in Lyme disease and the introduction of lesser-known tick-borne diseases, public health specialists say.
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Climate change is driving a rise in tick-borne diseases. Here's what to know.
A warming climate is driving a rise in Lyme disease and the introduction of lesser-known tick-borne diseases, public health ...
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The Evidence Base for Lyme Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses Treatment | National Academies - National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the U.S. It is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks ( CDC, 2022 ). An ...
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What is it like to have Lyme disease? Some say it makes life hell
Like all reporters, she always wanted to get to the bottom of things. Finding the answer to one very personal riddle, though, ...
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Lyme disease is now endemic on the island of Montreal, city says
Montreal’s public health department has issued an alert confirming the island of Montreal is now an endemic area for Lyme disease and urging Montrealers to take precautions to avoid contracting the ...
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Tick Bite? Here's What to Know About Lyme Disease and Your Next Steps
The Mayo Clinic lists symptoms of the early stage occurring three to 30 days after an infected tick has bitten you.
Mitochondria can sense bacteria and trigger your immune system to trap them – revealing new ways to treat infections and autoimmunity
Not only do mitochondria serve as the engine of the cell – they also act as watchtowers for the immune system.
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Spokane health officials warn of tick-borne illness risks as summer activity increases
With warm weather encouraging more people to head out on local trails, Spokane Regional Health District officials are reminding residents to take precautions against ticks, which are ...