Contrary to what many people believe, the lone star tick does not spread Lyme disease, researchers report.
But it can transmit other diseases.
The researchers came to that conclusion after reviewing more than 60 studies published over three decades. “The media coverage of Lyme disease might make many Americans think that a tick bite means only one thing: Lyme disease,” said review co-author Robyn Nadolny.
“The media coverage of Lyme disease might make many Americans think that a tick bite means only one thing: Lyme disease,” said review co-author Robyn Nadolny. She is a biologist and program coordinator with the U.S. Army Public Health Center Tick-Borne Disease Laboratory.
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