Other common symptoms of a tick bite include sudden fever, chills, fatigue, headache and muscle or joint pain. “Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain may also occur, ...

Mizzou scientist discovers how a deadly bacterium spread by the lone star tick survives, bringing hope for new treatments.

The CDC offers the following advice on how to remove a tick that's become attached to your skin.

That will wash off any unattached ticks, and you’re also more likely to spot any other ticks.” Use tweezers to remove the tick and grasp it as close to the skin as possible to pull from the head.

Person dies from tick-borne virus in Bayfield County The patient was one of three Powassan virus cases reported in Wisconsin so far this year, all of which required hospitalization.

As ticks migrate to new regions due to milder winters and habitat changes, experts warn about the increase of diseases such as Lyme disease, alpha-gal syndrome and tick paralysis.

But how do tick experts — people who know where ticks are and how they spread, and employ the latest strategies — handle this growing scourge? After all, ticks are everywhere.

As summer adventuring kicks into gear, it’s important to stay apprised of the risks of tick bites. Dr. Meegan Leve, a pediatrician with Colorado Mountain Medical, said she receives calls from ...