Ticks carrying Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever pose threat on Staten Island
2012-05-26T23:55:16Z

His blood work tested negative for Lupus, Lyme and a litany of other conditions ... on Staten Island: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever may be rare in New York City, but its not the only diseases carried by ticks.

Tick Season Starts In Central Kentucky
2012-05-30T03:19:18Z

They can cause serious diseases like Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and there could be more of them this season. The Lexington Herald Leader reported that due to the mild winter Tick numbers could potentially be up from year's past.

Prevention key during prime tick season
2012-06-03T03:43:12Z

The warmer weather and mild winter have resulted in prime conditions for many ... There are many diseases spread by ticks to people and pets, but Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and Canine Ehrlichiosis are the most common in this ...

Unwanted legacy of mild winter: ticks and mosquitoes
2012-05-15T23:54:00Z

Ticks can carry many different diseases, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is the most common tick-borne disease reported in North Carolina. It can be a severe or even life-threatening illness ...

N.J. Veterinary Medical Association warns pet owners of increased risk of ticks
2012-05-17T20:16:53Z

"Ticks also carry Erhlichia, Anaplasmosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Cytauxzoonosis, Babesia and several other diseases. Some species of ticks produce a toxin that can cause paralysis in dogs," she added. While you should exercise precaution ...

Early tick season hits
2012-05-30T12:37:39Z

The Tennessee Department of Health has reported an increase in the number of cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever compared to this time last year. With a mild winter and an early spring, Tennessee is seeing an increase in the number of diseases carried by ticks.

Tick-borne illnesses soar in TN
2012-05-21T11:29:35Z

Her parents never saw a tick or any indication of a bite, but 7-year-old Kaitlyn Stetzer spent almost a week in the hospital with what doctors believe is Rocky Mountain spotted fever ... Tennessee Department of Health is urging people to ...

Tick-carried disease spreading in Tenn.
2012-05-21T17:56:08Z

(AP) The warmest March on record statewide is having its downside in the form of insect-borne diseases. The Tennessean ( ) reported the Tennessee Department of Health has identified 74 cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever statewide by mid-May.

Be wary of ticks and the diseases they leave behind
2012-05-25T02:42:17Z

Because of Rocky Mountain spotted fever and other potentially fatal tick-related diseases such as Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis and tularemia, state health officials are warning Hoosiers that ticks are now active in vegetated areas and woodlands ...