FYI: ANOTHER TICK-BORNE ILLNESS TO BE AWARE OF:

[creskol]

U.S. Man's Death Suggests Deadly Tick Virus Is Spreading to New Regions

A rare but sometimes fatal tickborne infection may be expanding its range in the U.S., local and federal health officials warn in a report this week. They say that a case of Heartland virus led to a man’s death in 2021. The infection is thought to have been caught in either Virginia or...

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[Lenrac2]

U.S. Man's Death Suggests Deadly Tick Virus Is Spreading to New Regions

A rare but sometimes fatal tickborne infection may be expanding its range in the U.S., local and federal health officials warn in a report this week. They say that a case of Heartland virus led to a man’s death in 2021. The infection is thought to have been caught in either Virginia or...

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One of those got me last year. Luckily no issues. I didn't know they could kill you. Guess I'll be more careful....

 

[Blackfoot58]

Was unaware. Thank you

 

[sandchip]

Alpha Gal(Galactic) is another carried by the Lone Star. Damn near killed a friend of mine after eating red meat, prior to finding out that he had contracted it. He says that you'd be surprised how quickly eating only fish and chicken gets old. Thanks Creskol for the heads up.

 

[river roamer]

Thanks for sharing the info

 

[billb]

Research in Connecticut confirmed tick populations that carry the viruses are exploding due to warmer winter weather conditions.
I know a person who lost vision in one eye and another with immune disease
It’s sad that to go out in the yard etc one has to wear so much PPE
Spraying chemicals on clothes may help but not guaranteed

 

[creskol]

Even though I had spray on, I found two of those little buggers crawling on me yesterday after walking through the woods. An out-of-control deer population doesn't help the situation any.

 

[creskol]

Indeed they are. Be careful out there!