California resident diagnosed with rare tick-borne infection
#TickBorneIllness #CaliforniaHealthA California resident was diagnosed with the fourth global case of rare tick-borne Rickettsia lanei infection, likely contracted in Northern California. The bacteria can cause severe symptoms like gangrene and death, prompting health officials to urge early treatment. read more
Tick-Borne Meat Allergy Spreads, Killing Undiagnosed Americans
#AlphaGalSyndrome #TickBorneIllnessAlpha-gal syndrome, a potentially fatal red meat allergy caused by tick bites, is spreading in the U.S. Experts estimate 450,000 Americans may have it, with cases rising due to climate change and underdiagnosis. There is no cure. read more