Lyme disease, the most common tick-borne illness in the U.S. and Europe, is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi. A new study may ...

Getting a tick bite doesn't automatically spell medical emergency, but it is important to know what to do next.

A Lowcountry woman is working to raise awareness about the dangers of ticks by organizing a music festival aimed at educating ...

A new invasive tick species was recently found in St. Louis County, with more sightings expected this spring and summer.

Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University discovered an enzyme, lactate dehydrogenase , as a potential therapeutic ...

Home treatment may relieve symptoms but some bites ... or an individual experiences flu-like symptoms after a tick bite, seek medical attention. The doctor may prescribe antibiotics to prevent ...

Researchers have discovered that an enzyme can serve as an ideal target for developing new therapeutics against Lyme disease, ...

“Tick bites are often quite scary ... physician to determine whether you will need prophylactic antibiotics, as treatment usually starts within the first 72 hours of removal,” he explains.

As the tick season approaches, Emplify Health by Gundersen encourages everyone to stay informed and vigilant. By taking ...

When science writer Kris Newby got deathly ill after a tick bite, her research led her to ... She adds that early treatment with antibiotics can be a lifesaver for numerous tick pathogens that ...