Public health authorities are warning of a potential uptick in rabies cases in Coconino County this spring and summer. Source: Arizona Daily Sun
Tick season is here: New tick species, more tick-borne diseases feared (via al.com)
Warm weather means more ticks. Here’s what you need to know. Source: al.com
Experts say Lyme Disease cases are on the rise (via KHQA)
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
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
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
Long-underfunded Lyme disease research gets an injection of money—and ideas (via Science | AAAS)
Federal funds offered for prevention of tickborne illnesses Source: Science | AAAS
The end of California&’s drought could mean fewer cases of West Nile virus (via latimes.com)
Cases of West Nile virus could fall in California now that the years-long drought is over. It’s not clear why dry conditions help the virus spread. Source: latimes.com
Take precautions to prevent tick bites (via KVLY)
The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) recommends people take precautions against ticks and the diseases they carry. Source: KVLY
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