In New England, you should watch out for black legged ticks, which can cause Lyme's disease, and lone star ticks, which can cause a red meat allergy. To protect yourself from ticks, wear tight ...

In New England, tick-borne diseases are more prevalent than in many other parts of the country, mainly due to the region's unique ecosystem. Ticks don't fly but attach themselves to animals or ...

The rash can also change over time as the bacteria spread. Lyme disease can result from the bite of a black-legged tick that is carrying the bacterium. In the early stages of the disease ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Research has identified potential targets for tick-borne disease vaccines using the IscREAM library, which displays 3,000 Ixodes scapularis antigens. Serum from ...

This type of tick carries Lyme disease, an illness that can cause a rash, flu-like symptoms and joint pain. According to the Mayo Clinic, the black-legged tick is mainly found in the eastern half ...

Spring may have only just started showing signs of life in northern parts of the country, but tick season has already begun.