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Researchers identify dangerous new tick-borne illness in dogs

The new bacteria, called Rickettsia finnyi, can cause fever, lethargy, swelling, rashes, and pain and, in some cases, death.

First Reported Alpha-Gal Syndrome Death, Meat Allergy From Tick Bite

The lone star tick along with the alpha-gal syndrome seems to be spreading in the U.S. Now there's been the first reported ...
High Plains Journal

Alpha-gal Syndrome: The “red meat allergy” caused by ticks

HPJ Field Editor Lacey Vilhauer explains AGS, otherwise known as "red meat allergy" and how to protect yourself from ...

What is alpha-gal syndrome: Understanding how tick bites can turn red meat into a life-threatening allergy; symptoms and causes explained

A rare meat allergy called Alpha-gal syndrome is on the rise in the United States. This condition is caused by tick bites, particularly from the lone star tick. Symptoms appear hours after eating red ...
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)

WPI Researcher Receives $542,500 Award to Identify What Makes Lyme Disease Tick

Jeffrey Bourgeois will study role of human genes in inflammatory responses caused by Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria ...

Lyme disease cases still rare but on the rise in Northern Nevada

In 2024, Washoe County saw a nearly 38% increase in reported Lyme disease cases from the previous year, from eight cases to ...
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The Invasive Tick You Need To Watch Out For In Your Own Yard

This invasive tick, which is usually found in grassy or woody areas, carries a number of diseases and can pose a risk to both ...

Here’s what to know about ticks as you head outdoors in Florida this winter

Winter in Florida means more time outdoors, and possibly more exposure to tick-borne diseases. But the news isn’t all bad: ...

Virginia Beach woman develops allergy to meat through tick bite: what is alpha-gal syndrome?

Doctors nationwide are seeing cases of alpha-gal syndrome, which triggers severe allergic reactions to unusual substances ...
WVTF

Ticks Are Thriving in Southwest Virginia. Here’s What That Means for Your Health.

Southwest Virginia is a hotspot for tick-borne disease— with some of the highest per-person rates of Lyme disease in the ...
NBC Washington

First death reported from meat allergy caused by tick bite

A 47-year-old airline pilot from New Jersey is the first person known to have died from alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy caused by a tick bite. Researchers at the University of Virginia School ...