Visits to the Emergency Room for tick bites this summer are spiking well above those of previous years, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Data (CDC) shows.

I don’t travel to rural locations and walk in tall grass. I don’t own a dog, a possible carrier of deer ticks.

Ticks and the diseases they carry are only becoming more common. But new treatments and vaccines might not be too far off.

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Scientists in Oregon have revealed that many people suffering from long-term symptoms caused by a type of bite do not seek ongoing help from their doctor.

HealthDay News — Only 34% of patients with erythema migrans >5 cm are positive for Lyme disease by a standard 2-tier testing (STTT) algorithm, and of patients continuing to experience symptoms, only ...

Babesiosis is a malaria-like disease that is more commonly found in the Northeast and upper Midwest of the United States.

"Early diagnosis and treatment, with additional follow-up by health care providers, has the potential to improve patient ...

Scores of the US are reporting a higher rate than usual in tick bites which has prompted medics to warn about the many Lyme disease symptoms.

Western New Yorkers are finding ticks in unexpected places — and often missing the most important warning sign. ➡️ Why that could be a big problem: ...

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can strike if an infected tick bites you. These tiny critters—which look like black or dark brown sesame seeds—have vampire-like tendencies.

Lyme disease, a potentially debilitating tick-borne infection if it is left untreated, is a growing problem in parts of Canada, with thousands of reported cases. But could there soon be a vaccine?