Tick-borne diseases are experiencing a significant surge in the United States, reaching a decade-high in emergency department visits. Factors such as warmer temperatures, longer active seasons for ticks, and increased human encroachment into wildlife habitats are contributing to the rise of illnesses like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and alpha-gal syndrome. Prevention strategies include wearing protective clothing, using insect repellent, and conducting thorough tick checks after outdoor activities. AI
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- alpha-gal allergy
- Amblyomma americanum
- blacklegged deer tick
- Borrelia burgdorferi
- Canada
- Dermacentor variabilis
- doxycycline
- Lyme disease
- Rickettsia rickettsii
- Rocky Mountain spotted fever
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