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This Tick-Borne Disease Has Risen In 8 States, CDC Warns

Jessica Irvine Mar 18, 2023 0

These "black-legged ticks", Ixodes scapularis, really suck and can carry the Babesia parasite, which ... can cause babesiosis. Image courtesy CDC/Michael L. Levin, Ph. D. 1990. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images).Getty Images…

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Powassan Virus Kills Woman, 2nd Such Tick-Borne Infection In Connecticut In 2022

Jessica Irvine Jun 10, 2022 0

'Black-legged ticks'', Ixodes scapularis, can transmit the Powassan virus by biting you. (Photo by ... Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images). Getty Images Connecticut has now had two in 2022. That’s two confirmed cases of…

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Connecticut Reports 2 Powassan Virus Infections, How This Tick-Borne Illness Can Kill

Jessica Irvine Jun 19, 2021 0

The deer tick (Ixodes scapularis) can carry the Powassan virus and transmit the virus to humans. ... (Photo: Getty) getty Ticks suck. Ticks that carry the Powassan virus are even worse. And getting bitten by…