Mark J. Soloski, PhD. Lyme disease is caused by a spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi. #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth 
Mark J. Soloski, PhD
Lyme disease is found in the temperate zones throughout the world.
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Lyme disease is found in the temperate zones throughout the world.
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Mark J. Soloski, PhD
Lyme disease has been around for 5,300+ years.
It was found in an Italian Ice man. More about that here: lymedisease.org/touchedbylyme-…
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.
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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In some areas up to 95% of mice are infected with Lyme
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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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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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Heartland and Bourbon Viruses are also transmitted by the Lone star 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 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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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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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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Environmental control can help reduce the number of ticks on your property.
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