2023年11月14日 · From walking the dog to camping, it helps to know which ticks live in your area and what diseases they can spread. Most tick bites are painless or cause only minor symptoms, such as a change in skin color. But the bite from some ticks can be serious. In the United States, the number of people diagnosed with tick-borne diseases has increased.

2024年5月15日 · In the United States, ticks can spread bacteria, viruses, and parasites (pathogens) that cause human diseases. Many tickborne diseases can have similar signs and symptoms. Ticks transmit pathogens that cause disease through the process of feeding.

2019年5月21日 · While not all tick-related infectious diseases are something to lose sleep over, knowing how to spot the symptoms is crucial to early treatment, which typically involves a round of antibiotics or...

2023年10月9日 · Tick bites can cause allergic reactions and can spread diseases like Lyme disease. Learn tick bite symptoms and what to do if you’ve been bitten.

2022年10月5日 · Signs and symptoms of ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis usually appear within 14 days after a tick bite. If treated quickly with appropriate antibiotics, you'll likely recover within a few days. Untreated ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis can …

2024年10月13日 · Ticks are parasites that feed on the blood of humans and animals and spread disease when they bite. Fever, chills, headache, and rash are common symptoms of an infection after a tick bite.

In the United States, ticks can spread germs that make people sick. Learn where ticks live, how to prevent tick bites, and what to do after a tick bite. View All

2024年9月9日 · Ticks are tiny parasites that can transmit infections, such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF). Ticks are not always deadly, and not all tick bites transmit these diseases....

2024年7月18日 · Lyme disease is a bacterial infection most commonly spread by the bite of infected ticks, which attach to any part of the body. The CDC recommends you check your dog daily for ticks, especially...

Tickborne diseases can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites. Most people become infected through tick bites during the spring and summer months. Scientists are searching for better ways to diagnose, treat, and prevent tickborne diseases. They are also looking for ways to control the tick populations that transmit microbes.