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Ticks are so commonplace but without quick removal, you can contract Lyme disease. It is important to remove the tick cleanly or you risk infection.

Global warming is creating favorable conditions for ticks to carry Lyme disease according to a June 2009 report by the Canadian Medical Association.

The relationship between ticks and spirochetes is complex, and sometimes overwhelms the host's immune defenses.

There are difficulties diagnosing Lyme disease because early symptoms are confusing. The causative bacterium, and the tick that transmits it are well known.

Lyme Disease is only one of the many ailments plaguing this small Long Island suburb.

Lyme disease in dogs is caused by the bite of Lyme disease infected ticks. Lameness is a common symptom. Treatment is an antibiotic. Good tick control is preventive.

When mosquitoes bite, you should know how to ease the itch without rinsing toxins down your drain. Suite 101 looks at green ways to soothe your skin.

Long, snowy winters and cool, rainy springs allow ticks to survive in high numbers. Thus, defensive prevention and tick checks are a must.

Lyme-carrying deer ticks are no longer just a problem in the Northeastern U.S. 48 states have shown evidence of the disease. Learn how to protect against tick bites.

Ticks are common in many climates and they carry potentially deadly illnesses, so using proper tick removal technique is vital to keep a pet and their people healthy.

Blood in the urine can be a frightening symptom for many pet owners, but understanding the causes and treatments of this ailment can help owners to better treat the pet.

Ticks and fleas become more of a problem for dogs and cats once the weather is warmer. Here are some tips for protecting your pets.

Tick control is the cornerstone of Lyme disease prevention in dogs, although there are vaccines available that provide protection against infection with the disease also.

One faulty study is the primary "scientific basis" of the Infectious Diseases Society of America's treatment guidelines for Lyme disease because it fits IDSA's thinking.