Lyme disease

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life cycle of the tick Ixodes scapularis

How to stop ticks from spreading disease

skin rash caused by Lyme disease

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How to stop ticks from spreading disease

How to stop ticks from spreading disease

Killing ticks by targeting their saliva.

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life cycle of the tick Ixodes scapularis

life cycle of the tick Ixodes scapularis

The life cycle of the hard tick Ixodes scapularis, a carrier of the bacterium...

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skin rash caused by Lyme disease

skin rash caused by Lyme disease

Visible alterations in the texture of the skin, such as rashes and hives, can be...

James Gathany/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention