Mark J. Soloski, PhD. Lyme disease is caused by a spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth
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Lyme disease is found in the temperate zones throughout the world.
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Lyme disease has been around for 5,300+ years.
It was found in an Italian Ice man. More about that here: lymedisease.org/touchedbylyme-…
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Ticks are not born with Lyme disease but acquire it by feeding on an infected mammal. In the East the white footed mouse is the primary vector for Lyme.
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In some areas up to 95% of mice are infected with Lyme
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Ticks carry many infectious agents.
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Relapsing fever Borreliosis
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Anaplasmosis.
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Babesiosis: lymedisease.org/lyme-basics/co…
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Powassan Virus
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the Lone start tick carries several pathogens
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Ehrlichiosis
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Ehrlichiosis
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STARI
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Alpha-gal Syndrome an allergy to red meat caused by the bite of the Lone star tick.
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Heartland and Bourbon Viruses are also transmitted by the Lone star tick.
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Now talking about the Dog tick
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the dog tick carries Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever which can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated early.
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The Asian longhorn tick has been recently found on the East coast.
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Personal protection is key to preventing Lyme and these other tick-borne diseases.
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Environmental control can help reduce the number of ticks on your property.
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What's on the horizon?
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