Tickborne Diseases

The Tickborne Diseases topic includes research on the causative pathogens, transmission, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases in humans caused by tickborne infections.

Lyme disease is the most common infection caused by tick bites. Other tick-related infections include babesiosis, tularemia, and anaplasmosis. Symptoms of these infections can range from mild rashes and discomfort to long-lasting health problems.