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Martha's Vineyard launches first long-term study to decode alpha-gal allergy from tick bites
health9 days ago

Martha's Vineyard launches first long-term study to decode alpha-gal allergy from tick bites

Researchers at Martha's Vineyard Hospital have begun a first-of-its-kind longitudinal study following 300 island residents aged 15+ who were bitten by lone star ticks to understand how alpha-gal syndrome develops and its impact on daily life, with initial visits, periodic follow-ups, and blood tests; pregnant individuals may participate. A separate study will test 1,500 blood samples from Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and Boston to gauge exposure, with results expected next year, as clinicians work to improve diagnosis, prevention, and patient care for this delayed, variable allergy to red meat and mammal products.

via WBUR|
#alpha-gal-syndrome#health#lone-star-tick
Harriman State Park Emerges as a Major Tick-Activity Hotspot
health15 days ago

Harriman State Park Emerges as a Major Tick-Activity Hotspot

Harriman State Park in New York’s Lower Hudson Valley ranked No. 3 nationally on a World Atlas list of state parks with tick activity and documented tick-borne illnesses, with researchers citing its large deer population and heavy visitor traffic; the report notes rising Lyme disease cases in New York and a 145% jump in ticks submitted for testing from 2024 to 2025, prompting health officials to urge protective clothing, insect repellent, staying on marked trails, and thorough tick checks after outdoor trips.

via VINnews|
#deer-ticks#harriman-state-park#health
Two NY Parks Among America’s Top Tick Hotspots
health16 days ago

Two NY Parks Among America’s Top Tick Hotspots

World Atlas ranked U.S. parks by tick activity, placing Green Lakes State Park (Onondaga County) at No. 2 and Harriman State Park (Rockland/Orange counties) at No. 3. The piece highlights rising tick activity and Lyme disease risk in New York, with statewide Lyme cases averaging about 17,500 annually and nearly 19,000 in 2024, plus a 145% jump in tick submissions to SUNY’s vector-disease labs between 2024 and 2025. Prevention tips include wearing protective clothing, staying on trails, performing regular tick checks, showering after outdoors, and proper tick removal.

via Democrat and Chronicle|
#green-lakes-state-park#harriman-state-park#health
Suffolk County reports three probable tularemia cases amid rabbit fever warnings
health1 month ago

Suffolk County reports three probable tularemia cases amid rabbit fever warnings

Suffolk County health officials report three probable tularemia cases, a rare infection also called rabbit fever, transmitted mainly by ticks (e.g., Lone Star and American dog ticks) or contact with infected animals, contaminated water or undercooked meat. Symptoms include high fever, swollen lymph nodes, body aches and a painful skin sore; treatment typically involves antibiotics such as streptomycin, gentamicin or amikacin, and the disease is not spread person-to-person. A vaccine exists only for lab workers and isn’t widely available. Prevention focuses on avoiding tick bites (protective clothing, checks, repellents) and safe handling of game. Suffolk County has historically seen a handful of cases (4 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 1 in 2022), with 2025 data not yet released.

via KCCI|
#health#public-health#rabbit-fever
New York's First Bourbon Virus Case Highlights Tick-Borne Health Risk
health1 month ago

New York's First Bourbon Virus Case Highlights Tick-Borne Health Risk

A Suffolk County man is New York's first confirmed Bourbon virus case, infected in 2021 by lone star ticks. He developed fever, rash and severe headaches after an initial Lyme-era antibiotic treatment, and there is no vaccine, routine test, or specific treatment for Bourbon virus. He recovered after five days in hospital; the case underscores that Bourbon virus is rare but may be underdiagnosed in the Northeast as lone star ticks and deer expand their range.

via New York Post|
#bourbon-virus#health#lone-star-tick
Powassan Virus Surges to Record U.S. Cases, Spreading Fast After Tick Bites
health2 months ago

Powassan Virus Surges to Record U.S. Cases, Spreading Fast After Tick Bites

A rare tick-borne virus called Powassan has reached a record number of U.S. cases (76 in 2025). The virus can be transmitted by ticks in as little as 15 minutes, can progress to severe neurological illness, and there are no vaccines or specific treatments—only supportive care. Most at risk are children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals, making prevention through tick avoidance essential.

via New York Post|
#health#neurological-complications#powassan
Powassan Tick Risk Grows in Minnesota’s Gull Lake Region
health2 months ago

Powassan Tick Risk Grows in Minnesota’s Gull Lake Region

Powassan virus, carried by deer ticks, poses a deadly but rare risk in north‑central Minnesota, with Gull Lake highlighted as a high‑risk area as tick season peaks in late spring and early summer. Diagnostics can be tricky and the virus can cause severe neurological damage; there is no treatment. Prevention measures—such as wearing long clothing, using effective repellents, and applying permethrin—are emphasized, especially given historical and recent case data showing variability in Powassan incidence across the region.

via Pioneer Press|
#gull-lake#health#minnesota
Fourth Global Case of Rare Tick-Borne Rickettsia Lanei Reported in California
health-and-medicine2 months ago

Fourth Global Case of Rare Tick-Borne Rickettsia Lanei Reported in California

A Northern California patient was hospitalized with a newly recognized and extremely rare tick-borne infection, Rickettsia lanei—the fourth documented human case worldwide (with prior California cases in 2004 and 2023, and a case in Oregon). The patient likely encountered an infected tick in a shaded area and was hospitalized for more than two weeks with fever, fatigue, headache, rash and loss of consciousness, but has since recovered. Rickettsia lanei is part of the spotted fever group, thought to circulate mainly in rabbits and can reach humans via the Pacific Coast tick; it was added to the list of newly recognized pathogens in 2024 and can resemble Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Public health officials emphasize tick prevention and ongoing surveillance.

via Sacramento Bee|
#california#health-and-medicine#public-health
Tick-borne brain inflammation threat expands across the U.S.
health2 months ago

Tick-borne brain inflammation threat expands across the U.S.

Health officials warn that a deadly tick-borne disease capable of causing brain inflammation is spreading across the United States. The illness can progress to severe encephalitis or meningitis, with cases reported in multiple regions. There is currently no vaccine or specific cure; prevention centers on avoiding tick bites, using repellents, performing thorough tick checks after outdoor activity, and promptly removing any attached ticks.

via Yahoo|
#brain-inflammation#health#prevention
California logs rare tick-borne infection, only the fourth on record globally
science2 months ago

California logs rare tick-borne infection, only the fourth on record globally

A California resident has been diagnosed with Rickettsia lanei, the fourth known global case and likely infected in Northern California. The bacterium, related to the one that causes Rocky Mountain spotted fever, can cause severe illness and even death. State officials say California cases are extremely rare, and physicians are urged to consider starting doxycycline early for patients with tick exposure while awaiting tests.

via Yahoo News Canada|
#california-health-officials#northern-california#rickettsia-lanei
Northern California records fourth known human case of rare tick-borne infection
health2 months ago

Northern California records fourth known human case of rare tick-borne infection

Public health officials in Northern California confirmed the fourth human case of Rickettsia lanei, a rare tick-borne bacterium that can cause Rocky Mountain spotted fever–like illness; transmitted by ticks such as the Pacific Coast tick, the disease can range from fever and rash to severe organ damage, and prevention centers on avoiding tick bites through protective clothing, staying off tall grasses, showering after outdoor activities, and checking pets.

via Los Angeles Times|
#health#northern-california#public-health