Lyme disease is on the rise nationwide, especially now that it’s warmer out. Experts said the number of Lyme Disease cases has doubled over the last decade and will likely continue to rise in Illinois. Symptoms include fatigue, headache, or a bullseye rash, but if not treated quickly, it could lead to worse problems. Source: KHQA
As tick season begins, researchers find promising treatment for Lyme-related disease (via baltimoresun.com)
As many as one in five people infected with Lyme disease from tick bites develop ongoing symptoms, but Johns Hopkins researchers now are investigating a promising treatment. Source: baltimoresun.com
Opossum was living in a 7-year-old’s room for three days before anyone noticed (via Houston Chronicle)
Usually, when a small child says they have a little friend living in their bedroom, your mind jumps to their imaginary best friends and cute stuffed animals – not actual vermin. One unlucky mom in Ohio had to face the latter when she realized a opossum had been living among her daughter’s things for three whole days. Source: Houston Chronicle
Floodwater mosquitoes likely in Nebraska but too soon to know about West Nile carriers (via Omaha.com)
The state will likely See floodwater mosquitoes, said Jeff Hamik, vector-borne disease surveillance coordinator. Source: Omaha.com
Oklahoma boy is home months after West Nile diagnosis (via KJRH)
While Tristyn’s life is very different now, his family is thankful he’s alive. Source: KJRH
Test that tick. East Stroudsburg University offering free tick testing for Lyme disease (via TribLIVE.com)
East Stroudsburg University’s tick research lab is accepting ticks for free testing from Pennsylvania residents. The university lab, known as the Pennsylvania Tick Research Lab, will test ticks for Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, according to Brenda Friday, university spokeswoman. Source: TribLIVE.com
Common Ways To Prevent Lyme Disease Spread During Tick Season (via Medical Daily)
Here are simple precautions to avoid becoming a victim of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. Source: Medical Daily
Beware when adventuring outdoors; Arkansas is home to 5 different species of ticks (via KTHV)
Blood-sucking ticks are waiting for their next meal and when a tick bites it could be carrying a disease. Source: KTHV
Raccoon Sparks Power Outage In Boyle County (via LEX18.com)
BOYLE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Several thousand people were without power early Sunday morning in Boyle County following a fire at an electrical substation. Source: LEX18.com
West Nile season returns, North Texans reminded to take precautions (via KDFW)
Another season of the West Nile Virus has started in North Texas. Source: KDFW
