Ohio’s tick threat doesn’t end with summer

The lone star tick, which can transmit Alpha-gal syndrome, is present in Ohio year-round. Medical Xpress reports that a tick bite can create a meat allergy and increase heart disease risk. Physician's Weekly notes a spike in allergic transfusion reactions in areas with high prevalence of Alpha-gal syndrome. MetroHealth advises Ohio residents to seek care for Lyme disease if they experience symptoms. Word of the Week from The Berkshire Eagle defines Alpha-gal syndrome, a disease caused by the lone star tick. FOX Weather reports on a potential new treatment for the deadly tick-borne allergy. Medical Xpress notes that the treatment is still in its early stages. The Berkshire Eagle's definition of Alpha-gal syndrome is consistent with other outlets. However, the extent of the disease's spread in Tennessee is reported by Tennessee Lookout. The current state of tick-borne diseases in Ohio is that they persist year-round, with the lone star tick being a primary concern.

Residents are advised to seek care for Lyme disease and to be aware of the potential for Alpha-gal syndrome. The lone star tick is present in Ohio year-round, and residents should be aware of the potential for tick-borne diseases. Medical Xpress reports that a tick bite can create a meat allergy and increase heart disease risk. Physician's Weekly notes a spike in allergic transfusion reactions in areas with high prevalence of Alpha-gal syndrome. MetroHealth advises Ohio residents to seek care for Lyme disease if they experience symptoms. The current state of tick-borne diseases in Ohio is that they persist year-round, with the lone star tick being a primary concern. Residents are advised to seek care for Lyme disease and to be aware of the potential for Alpha-gal syndrome. Tick-borne diseases persist in Ohio beyond summer, with the lone star tick being a primary concern. Medical Xpress reports that a tick bite can create a meat allergy and increase heart disease risk. Physician's Weekly notes a spike in allergic transfusion reactions in areas with high prevalence of Alpha-gal syndrome.

MetroHealth advises Ohio residents to seek care for Lyme disease if they experience symptoms. The current state of tick-borne diseases in Ohio is that they persist year-round, with the lone star tick being a primary concern. Residents are advised to seek care for Lyme disease and to be aware of the potential for Alpha-gal syndrome. The lone star tick is present in Ohio year-round, and residents should be aware of the potential for tick-borne diseases. Medical Xpress reports that a tick bite can create a meat allergy and increase heart disease risk. Physician's Weekly notes a spike in allergic transfusion reactions in areas with high prevalence of Alpha-gal syndrome. MetroHealth advises Ohio residents to seek care for Lyme disease if they experience symptoms. The current state of tick-borne diseases in Ohio is that they persist year-round, with the lone star tick being a primary concern. Residents are advised to seek care for Lyme disease and to be aware of the potential for Alpha-gal syndrome.