Ticks have to be some of the most widely despised creatures in existence despite their important role in the ecosystem. They ...

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Between 2004 and 2016, tick-borne disease cases more than doubled, with 82 percent of those cases being Lyme disease. (Other tick-borne diseases include Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Anaplasmosis ...

Explosion in the tick pop­u­lation draws attention to rare Lyme disease symptoms in children BY Erin Billups - National Health Reporter Nationwide UPDATED 7:35 PM ET Jun. 21, 2021 ...

To the naked eye, the Asian longhorned tick isn’t much different than other ticks found in the United States: It too has eight legs, a round body, and mouthparts that latch onto its chosen host ...

Treating bites and stings: the basics Remove any sting, tick or hairs if they're still in the skin. Wash the area with soap and water and apply a cold compress or ice pack for at least 10 minutes.

Tick and mosquito bites can typically be treated at home. Seek medical attention if symptoms progress from your bug bite.

A bite from a tick that carries a certain kind of bacteria can lead to an illness called Lyme disease. Medicines that fight bacteria, called antibiotics, are the main treatment for Lyme disease.