tick-borne diseases
Coverage of tick-borne diseases in the Nexus archive.
- The ticks you may find in your state, and the diseases they can carry
The U.S. has experienced a difficult year for ticks, with varying tick species and associated diseases depending on geographic location. Ticks in different states carry different diseases, making regional awareness crucial.
- Tick bites are surging in the US this year. Here’s what to know.
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.
- The all-natural tick repellent that claims to protect against diseases without dangerous chemicals
A new all-natural tick repellent claims to offer protection against tick-borne diseases without using dangerous chemicals. The product emphasizes safety and effectiveness as a chemical-free alternative for disease prevention.
- Popular summer destination ravaged by Lyme disease bets on radical new solution
Nantucket, a popular summer destination, is addressing its high Lyme disease rates through a project called Mice Against Ticks, led by researchers including MIT’s Kevin Esvelt. The initiative aims to reduce infected ticks by breeding mice with protective antibodies that prevent the spread of Lyme disease bacteria. The project has sparked mixed public reactions, with some praising the innovation and others cautioning about ecological impacts.
- Meat allergies, confusion, vomiting — 5 diseases you can get from ticks as ER visits spike
The CDC has warned about the dangers of tick season, highlighting that ticks can cause severe illnesses including meat allergies, confusion, and vomiting. ER visits have increased due to tick-borne diseases.
- Map reveals Americans most at risk for deadly tick-borne diseases… as hospitalizations surge across US
A map highlights regions in the US where Americans are most at risk for deadly tick-borne diseases, as hospitalizations linked to these illnesses surge nationwide.