May 15, 2024 · General information on diseases spread by ticks and signs and symptoms of tickborne disease.

Sep 21, 2025 · Ticks can transmit diseases, like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Infections from tick bites can be dangerous if untreated, but often resolve with antibiotics.

Oct 2, 2025 · Ticks can carry bacteria, viruses, or parasites and spread illnesses. Most bites don’t lead to disease, but if you’ve been bitten, you’ll want to keep an eye out for certain symptoms.

Tick-borne diseases, which afflict humans and other animals, are caused by infectious agents transmitted by tick bites. [1] They are caused by infection with a variety of pathogens, including …

Nov 14, 2023 · As of 2019, Lyme disease is the most often diagnosed tick-borne illness. Here are images of unfed, human-biting ticks. The images also show where the ticks might be found in …

May 20, 2024 · Most people become infected through tick bites during the spring and summer months. Scientists are searching for better ways to diagnose, treat, and prevent tickborne …

Here we give an overview of some common tick-borne diseases in the United States. For each disease, we’ll cover how you get it, where it’s common, what symptoms to watch for, and how …

Jun 23, 2025 · The risks of getting a tick-borne disease like Lyme or relapsing fever vary by region, depending on what ticks are around, what they're carrying, and how likely they are to …

Jun 24, 2024 · Tick bites can spread many diseases, including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Learn how to prevent tick bites and what to do if you get bitten.

Workers who spend time outdoors, particularly within potential tick habitats, should be aware of possible disease-carrying ticks in their region, ways to prevent tick bites and disease …