How to Remove a Tick
If a tick is removed within 24 hours, the chances of it transmitting Lyme disease or other infections are less.
Not all tick removal methods are safe. Certain removal methods may increase your chances of contracting Lyme disease.
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Rollend L, Fish D, Childs JE. Yale School of Public Health, 60 College Street, New Haven, CT 06520-8034, USA. Electronic... View Article
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Kraiczy P, Stevenson B. Source Institute of Medical Microbiology and Infection Control, Frankfurt University Hospital, Paul-Ehrlich-Str. 40, D-60596 Frankfurt, Germany.... View Article
Abstract Lyme disease, the most common vector-borne zoonosis in North America, is caused by the spirochetal pathogen Borrelia burgdorferi. The... View Article
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Abstract Lyme borreliosis, also known as Lyme disease, is now the most common vector transmitted disease in the northern hemisphere.... View Article
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Scott JD, Fernando K, Banerjee SN, Durden LA, Byrne SK, Banerjee M, Mann RB, Morshed MG. Source Lyme Disease Association... View Article
Abstract During a 3-yr comprehensive study, 196 ixodid ticks (9 species) were collected from 89 passerine birds (32 species) from... View Article
Here you can read the letter from Dr. Strang at, Strang MLA’s/MP’s followed below by a copy of our reply... View Article
