A female deer tick (xodes scapularis), one of the two tick species that spread ehrlichiosis in the U.S. © KPixMining via Shutterstock A person’s precious organ ...

Bacterial Infection Lone star ticks are the main vector for a few types of bacteria that can cause the disease ehrlichiosis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention usually receives reports ...

Ehrlichiosis is a serious and potentially life-threatening disease that affects dogs worldwide. It’s caused by bacteria transmitted through tick bites, making it a common concern for pet owners ...

The bug, which is less than a quarter of an inch long and sports a distinctive white spot, also carries pathogens, including Ehrlichia and Heartland virus, and can cause southern tick-associated ...

Much of the Western Upper Peninsula (U.P.) of Michigan has been identified by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services as a confirmed area with blacklegged ticks present with Lyme bacteria ...

And not just to kittens, adult cats too. And ticks. Ticks can spread Lyme disease, ehrlichia, rocky mountain spotted fever, babesiosis, just to name a few. And the best way to prevent life ...