Ticks that cause Lyme and other diseases have migrated south. Are doctors ready?
First publishedAug 13, 19:06 UTC
Last updatedAug 13, 21:53 UTC · just now ago
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The blacklegged, or deer, tick has been found carrying disease-causing bacteria never before detected in the Southeast.
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- What's the story?
- The blacklegged, or deer, tick has been found carrying disease-causing bacteria never before detected in the Southeast.
- How widely is it covered?
- 1 outlet, average source rating 8.0/10.
- When was it last updated?
- just now ago.
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Ticks that cause Lyme and other diseases have migrated south. Are doctors ready?
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