lone star tick

Tularemia, a tick-borne illness also known as rabbit fever, is being reported in New York, with cases rising in recent years. The CDC notes it is rare but can be transmitted via tick or fly bites, direct contact with infected animals, or contaminated water/food. Prevention includes using EPA-approved insect repellents and protective clothing.

A rare tick-borne Bourbon virus with no vaccine or treatment has been confirmed in New York for the first time. The virus, transmitted by lone star ticks, is associated with two reported deaths and may lead to misdiagnosis due to similar symptoms as other tick-borne infections. Researchers emphasize the need for improved surveillance and testing to track its spread.

Tick populations are expanding across the U.S., leading to increased emergency room visits for tick bites and the spread of diseases like alpha-gal syndrome. The lone star tick, once limited to the Southeast, has aggressively expanded its range, while states vary in their surveillance and public education efforts to address the growing threat.

Tick season is expanding in the U.S., with increased emergency room visits for tick bites and the spread of disease-carrying species like the lone star tick. States are struggling to monitor tick populations and associated risks as surveillance efforts and public health responses vary widely.

Tick populations are expanding across the U.S., leading to increased emergency room visits for tick bites and a rise in tick-borne diseases. States are struggling to monitor the pests and their associated health risks, with varying surveillance programs and public education efforts.

Alpha-gal syndrome is an emerging food allergy triggered by tick bites, causing allergic reactions to mammalian meats like beef, pork, and lamb. Symptoms include hives, nausea, and delayed reactions up to six hours after eating. The Lone Star Tick and blacklegged ticks are linked to the condition, which has no known cure.

Tick populations are expanding across the United States, leading to increased emergency room visits for tick bites. States are struggling to monitor tick activity and associated diseases like alpha-gal syndrome and Rocky Mountain spotted fever as the pests spread beyond their traditional ranges.

Tick season is lengthening as ticks spread beyond historic ranges, leading to increased emergency room visits for tick bites. States are enhancing surveillance and public education efforts to track disease-carrying ticks like the lone star tick, which is linked to alpha-gal syndrome and other illnesses.

Tick populations are expanding across the U.S., leading to increased emergency room visits for tick bites and concerns about tick-borne diseases. The lone star tick, now found beyond the Southeast, is linked to alpha-gal syndrome, while states vary in their surveillance and public education efforts to address the growing risk.

Tick populations are expanding across the U.S., leading to higher emergency room visits for tick bites. The lone star tick, linked to alpha-gal syndrome and other diseases, has expanded beyond the Southeast, prompting states like Massachusetts, Missouri, and Oklahoma to enhance surveillance and public education efforts.

Tick season is expanding across the U.S., with rising emergency room visits for tick bites and spreading tick populations carrying diseases like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and alpha-gal syndrome. States are struggling to monitor and respond to the growing threat as surveillance efforts and public health strategies vary widely.

Tick populations are expanding across the U.S., leading to increased emergency room visits for tick bites and the spread of diseases like alpha-gal syndrome and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. States such as Massachusetts, Missouri, and Oklahoma are enhancing surveillance and public education efforts to address the growing threat.

Alpha-gal syndrome is a condition triggered by tick bites, causing an allergic reaction to alpha-gal sugar found in mammalian tissues. Symptoms include hives, nausea, and vomiting, with delayed onset complicating diagnosis. The Lone Star Tick is the primary carrier in the U.S., but other ticks like the blacklegged tick can also cause the syndrome.

Tick bites are surging in the US this year, with emergency department visits reaching the highest levels since 2017. Experts attribute the increase to geographic expansion of tick habitats due to rising temperatures and climate change, alongside a heightened risk of tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome.

Tick bites are surging in the US this year, with emergency department visits for bites reaching the highest levels since 2017. Experts attribute the increase to climate change expanding tick habitats into previously colder regions and warn of rising risks for tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome.

Tick bites are surging in the US this year, with emergency department visits reaching their highest levels since 2017 in April and remaining elevated through June. Experts attribute the increase to geographic expansion of tick habitats due to rising temperatures and warn of heightened risks for tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome.

Tick bites in the US are surging, with emergency department visits reaching a five-year high in April 2026. Rising temperatures and geographic expansion of tick habitats, linked to climate change, are contributing to increased tick activity and associated diseases like Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome.

Tick bites in the US are surging this year, with emergency department visits spiking to their highest levels since 2017 in April and remaining high through June. Experts attribute the increase to geographic expansion of tick habitats due to rising temperatures and climate factors, raising risks for tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease and Alpha-gal syndrome.

Lone star ticks are spreading across the U.S. and can transmit alpha-gal syndrome, a dangerous allergy to red meat. The New Yorker writer Burkhard Bilger discusses the risks associated with this tick.

Tick activity in Michigan is increasing, with hikers and bikers sharing prevention strategies. Experts from the state Health Department warn of ticks like the black-legged tick (carrying Lyme Disease) and the Lone Star tick (causing red meat allergy), advising tick checks and proper removal techniques.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a 10-year high in emergency room visits for tick bites. A case involving Alpha-gal syndrome from a lone star tick bite highlights the risks, with 70% of tick bites occurring in backyards. Landscape maintenance, such as mowing grass and removing debris, is recommended to reduce tick encounters.

The DC area is experiencing a growing tick population due to hot and humid conditions, longer springs and falls, and an abundance of white-tailed deer. Researchers note ticks' high reproductive rates, with some species laying up to 8,000 eggs at once, and advise precautions like wearing long clothing and checking for ticks after outdoor activity.

Alpha-gal syndrome, a life-threatening meat allergy linked to lone star tick bites, is on the rise in the U.S. The condition triggers allergic reactions to red meat and dairy, with symptoms including hives and diarrhea. Recent approval of the first treatment offers new hope, but the expanding habitat of lone star ticks contributes to increased cases.

Alpha-gal syndrome is a life-threatening allergy to meat caused by tick bites, with symptoms including hives and diarrhea after consuming red meat or dairy. The first treatment has been approved, and cases are rising due to increased awareness and the expanding habitat of the lone star tick.

A University of Illinois study identified three tick species common in Illinois, with the lone star tick most prevalent in southern Illinois, the black-legged tick in northern and central regions, and the dog tick in central and southern areas.

Tick bite-related emergency room visits in the U.S. reached their highest seasonal levels since 2017, with 71 cases per 100,000 ER visits in April 2026 compared to a historical average of 30. Doctors attribute the surge to expanding tick habitats, warmer climates, and rising Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.