HealthDay News — Only 34% of patients with erythema migrans >5 cm are positive for Lyme disease by a standard 2-tier testing (STTT) algorithm, and of patients continuing to experience symptoms, only ...

A rising number of people are getting ER treatment for tick bites in parts of the U.S., according to the CDC. Ticks can cause ...

The discovery of a rabid bat prompted health officials to warn that people should not approach wild or stray animals.

See how many tick bite-related emergency department visits the Northeast has seen this summer compared to last summer.

Blacklegged ticks now account for 99% of reported tick bite illnesses in Vermont, and more than half tested carry Lyme disease.

Climate change is making tick-borne illnesses more common, which makes tick prevention strategies even more critical.

Should you be concerned about West Nile virus and Lyme disease this summer? Here's what the experts have to say.

The Ledge Light Health District announced that a bat in East Lyme on Thursday has tested positive for rabies. The bat was ...

Babesiosis is a malaria-like disease that is more commonly found in the Northeast and upper Midwest of the United States.

"Early diagnosis and treatment, with additional follow-up by health care providers, has the potential to improve patient ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports emergency rooms across the United States are experiencing a surge in tick bite cases, with the Northeast being hit the ...