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Ticks capable of transmitting Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses have been identified in dozens of places across the United States where the pests had never previously been recorded

Lyme-Bearing Ticks More Widespread in U.S. Than Thought

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Disease-carrying ticks were detected in 83 counties where they'd never been found before
Red meat allergy caused by a bite from the lone star tick appears to be on the rise in the United States

Tick-Caused Meat Allergy on the Rise in the United States

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Lone star tick is most common in the South, but may be spreading to new areas
Vectorborne diseases represent an increasing problem in the United States

Vectorborne Diseases Up More Than Two-Fold From 2004 to 2016

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During 2004 to 2016, 82 percent of all tickborne disease reports were Lyme disease
The first set of blood screening tests for the tickborne parasite Babesia microti have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves First Screening Tests for Tickborne Parasite

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Babesia microti screening tests will help reduce risk of transfusion-transmitted infection
Scientists have predicted an upswing in the tick population this summer

Few Americans Aware of Possible Increased Risk This Tick Season

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Findings from poll conducted June 23 to 27, surveying 2,031 U.S. adults