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First Tick Infected with a Rare Tickborne Bacteria that Causes Ehrlichiosis Illness Discovered in Lake County, Illinois

Fri Oct 18, 2024 03:11 pm Cardinal News

News from IDPH – Friday, October 18, 2024 The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that the state’s active tick surveillance system has discovered the first tick in the state to test positive for […]

Outdoor Risks of Ticks: Blood Parasites, How to Reduce Risk of Attack

Thu Jun 24, 2010 09:42 pm Cardinal News

Summertime means being outside, and being outside means watching out for ticks. The bloodsucking parasites transmit illnesses like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Jorge Ribas gets tips on how to avoid them. Department […]

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