Emerging tick species in CT found to carry rare bacteria that can be deadly, officials say

Male Haemaphysalis longicornis (dorsal habitus). Credit: Journal of Medical Entomology, https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjaf040

An invasive tick species in Connecticut has been found to carry the bacteria that can cause ehrlichiosis in humans, a discovery that has alarmed state biologists as the tick continues to increase its spread throughout the state.

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News Source: medicalxpress.com

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