The classic rash of Lyme disease, known as erythema migrans, usually becomes visible from one to two weeks after a tick bite and tends not to be itchy. “However, some individuals do develop a reaction ...

A tick bite can cause immediate and intense itching in some people due to the toxins and irritants in the tick’s saliva. Here ...

Therefore, diagnosis in the early phase is frequently based on symptoms and the likelihood of a deer tick bite. Early detection means early treatment when the disease is most effectively controlled ...

"I didn’t know this was something that could develop from a tick bite." Michael got treatment at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, where doctors said they are seeing an increase in Lyme disease ...

Although spending time in nature can reduce stress and generally improve health and well-being, insects like mosquitoes and ...

Pennsylvania typically ranks within the top 10 states for the number of Lyme disease cases, and people can take several steps to help prevent infection while enjoying the outdoors. During a recent ...

Pennsylvania health officials in August offered an update on surveillance for infections carried by ticks, including the most commonly reported one — Lyme disease ... risk of tick bites before ...

Lyme disease is caused by bacteria in the genus Borrelia and is transmitted to people through tick bites. Initial symptoms may include fever, headache or loss of energy, which can develop into ...

Nearly half a million Americans received an unpleasant surprise this summer, according to insurance billing data: a new ...

visited Memorial Lake State Park in Lebanon County to highlight the importance of residents taking precautions to prevent Lyme disease and tick bites. Pennsylvania typically ranks in the top 10 in ...

PITTSBURGH — Pennsylvania continues to be one of the top states in the Northeast for reported cases of Lyme disease ... rash that can develop after a tick bite, but sometimes the rash is ...