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.

Only 34 percent of patients with erythema migrans >5 cm are positive for Lyme disease by a standard two-tier testing (STTT) ...

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.

A bat tested positive for rabies in East Lyme on Thursday, according to the Ledge Light Health District in New London.

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 ...

Scores of the US are reporting a higher rate than usual in tick bites which has prompted medics to warn about the many Lyme disease symptoms.