Invasive Asian Tick in Connecticut Carries Deadly Bacteria, Officials Warn
TL;DR
An invasive longhorned tick in Connecticut has been found to carry bacteria that can cause ehrlichiosis, raising concerns due to its ability to reproduce without mates and its potential to spread rapidly, especially as its range expands northward with climate change. The bacteria's cases have increased significantly in recent years, and the tick's capacity for partial blood feeding and association with deer pose additional risks for disease transmission.
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