Ehrlichiosis is a disease that primarily spreads through the bite of an infected tick. Previously known as human monocytic ehrlichiosis, it can cause a wide range of symptoms, including aches, fever, ...

During the last weekend of June, Aiden Debusk, 6, and his brother, Anakin Debusk, 3, took a hike with their father, Steven Debusk. When they returned, mom Laiken Debusk examined them closely. “(My ...

State and national health officials are encouraging people to take caution as the number of emergency room visits for tick bites spikes. Emergency room visits for tick bites have gone up this year, ...

A tick latches onto the skin, feeds for hours or days, and can transmit dangerous pathogens. Knowing what symptoms to watch for in the days after a tick bite can mean the difference between early ...