Tick-borne Diseases On The Rise In US States
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Pastor Dale Morgan
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Tick-borne Diseases On The Rise In US States
Sat, 05/07/2011 - 3:50pm
By Tracee Tolentino & photojournalist Kristian Tharaldson. FOX 21 News
TWIN PORTS- Beautiful spring days draw people outdoors. But these days also bring out those annoying little deer ticks.
“May through August when temperatures are warm, ticks are active at those times. That's when the disease is spread,” explains Douglas County Environmental Health Specialist, Brian Becker.
The number of Lyme disease cases reported in 2010 in Minnesota are up 21% to 1,293. “We have record numbers of three diseases transmitted by the black legged tick, most people know as deer ticks: Lyme Disease, Human Anaplasmosis, and Babeosis,” said David Neitzel, of the Minnesota Dept. of Health.
The increase is even higher in Wisconsin. “In 2009 there was a little over 2,500 cases and in 2010 there were about 3,500 cases reported. Up from 2003 when there was 700 reported cases,” said Becker.
Health officials aren't just seeing an increase in Lyme disease but other tick-borne diseases as well. In Minnesota, a dramatic jump in Human Anaplasmosis, up from 300 cases to 720. The increases in both states are due in part to the expansion into rural areas. “People are living more in rural and suburban settings where they have deer in their backyard and they're close to wood areas and wildlife,” said Becker.
Also increased awareness of symptoms to look for. With Lyme disease, the most common disease, usually starts with an expanding rash around the site of the tick bite. Other symptoms include headaches, fever, muscle and joint ache fatigue. All those are pretty common within a month of the tick bite. However, once bitten, the clock is ‘ticking’ to get to the doctor.
For a list of ways to protect yourself visit http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/dtopics/tickborne/index.html
Tick-borne Diseases On The Rise In US States
Sat, 05/07/2011 - 3:50pm
By Tracee Tolentino & photojournalist Kristian Tharaldson. FOX 21 News
TWIN PORTS- Beautiful spring days draw people outdoors. But these days also bring out those annoying little deer ticks.
“May through August when temperatures are warm, ticks are active at those times. That's when the disease is spread,” explains Douglas County Environmental Health Specialist, Brian Becker.
The number of Lyme disease cases reported in 2010 in Minnesota are up 21% to 1,293. “We have record numbers of three diseases transmitted by the black legged tick, most people know as deer ticks: Lyme Disease, Human Anaplasmosis, and Babeosis,” said David Neitzel, of the Minnesota Dept. of Health.
The increase is even higher in Wisconsin. “In 2009 there was a little over 2,500 cases and in 2010 there were about 3,500 cases reported. Up from 2003 when there was 700 reported cases,” said Becker.
Health officials aren't just seeing an increase in Lyme disease but other tick-borne diseases as well. In Minnesota, a dramatic jump in Human Anaplasmosis, up from 300 cases to 720. The increases in both states are due in part to the expansion into rural areas. “People are living more in rural and suburban settings where they have deer in their backyard and they're close to wood areas and wildlife,” said Becker.
Also increased awareness of symptoms to look for. With Lyme disease, the most common disease, usually starts with an expanding rash around the site of the tick bite. Other symptoms include headaches, fever, muscle and joint ache fatigue. All those are pretty common within a month of the tick bite. However, once bitten, the clock is ‘ticking’ to get to the doctor.
For a list of ways to protect yourself visit http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/dtopics/tickborne/index.html
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