Many people around the state are talking about something called, “The Kissing Bug. “It’s an insect that’s made its way from South America all the way north to Illinois. “The kissing bug – it can have an organism called T. Cruzi, which can cause Chagas disease,” State Public Health Veterinarian Connie Austin said. Chagas disease can cause chronic illness, cardiac … Read More
Latest bee attack in Phoenix sends teen, 2 adults to hospital (via AZFamily)
We don’t yet know what sparked the attack, but a Phoenix Fire Department spokesman said fire crews have contained the bees. Source: AZFamily
More than 100 years of data show Pennsylvania tick population shift | Penn State University (via r20.rs6.net)
The prevalence of the most abundant species of ticks found in Pennsylvania has shifted over the last century, according to Penn State scientists, who analyzed 117 years’ worth of specimens and data submitted primarily by residents from around the state. Source: r20.rs6.net
Mosquito samples in Texas county test positive for West Nile virus, health officials say (via Fox News)
A mosquito sample collected in a Texas county tested positive for West Nile virus, officially marking the first positive samples to be confirmed this year, county health officials said this week. Source: Fox News
Early detection for Lyme disease (via KSAT)
Lyme disease is caused by the bite of an infected black legged tick. The infection can be treated with antibiotics, but unless it’s caught early, it can cause serious, long-lasting side effects-like joint pain and fatigue. Source: KSAT
Antibody shows promise in fight against Lyme disease (via southcoasttoday.com)
BOSTON — The state’s $1 million investment toward finding a way to prevent ticks from spreading Lyme disease is paying off, a UMass Medical School Source: southcoasttoday.com
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Knowing whether you’re facing off with bed bugs or fleas can make a lot of difference in who you call and how you proceed. Here’s how to tell. Source: Reader’s Digest
Passenger dies in Idaho crash after wasp flies into car (via r20.rs6.net)
Idaho State Police say a passenger in a car died after a wasp flew into the vehicle and it overturned into a creek. Source: r20.rs6.net
Rabid Raccoon Left At Baltimore Co. Animal Services By Woman (via r20.rs6.net)
An unidentified woman left a raccoon on the premises of Baltimore County Animal Services after the site had closed on Thursday. Source: r20.rs6.net
Kissing bug brings real risk to Illinois (via KHQA)
Many people around the state are talking about something called, “The Kissing Bug. “It’s an insect that’s made its way from South America all the way north to Illinois. “The kissing bug – it can have an organism called T. Cruzi, which can cause Chagas disease,” State Public Health Veterinarian Connie Austin said. Chagas disease can cause chronic illness, cardiac … Read More
