Lyme Disease Vaccination in Dogs Oct 25, 2009
Diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis and many other diseases can also be transmitted by ticks. Unfortunately, vaccination against these other tick-borne diseases is not possible. (Suite101.com)
How to Avoid Tick Bites Sep 12, 2009
As ticks are most active during the warmer months of the year, prevention of bites is the primary method of protecting against tick borne diseases such as , babesiosis,anaplasmosis, Ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain fever, tick fever, and others. Although people are most concerned about the deer tick (Ixodes dammini), any tick that bites may transmit disease to humans and domestic animals. (Suite101.com)
Column: Health Dept. urges sunscreen and bug spray use Aug 23, 2009
Two other diseases, Human Ehrlichiosis and Babesiosis are associated with the same ticks that spread Lyme disease however the occurrence of human cases is usually much lower than that for Lyme disease. Most experts believe it takes at least 24 hours for an infected tick to spread the Lyme disease bacteria into your body. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
* Animal rescuers treat pack of sick stray dogs Apr 18, 2009
Two of the dogs suffered from a bacterial infection called canine ehrlichiosis and coagulation disorders, while two others had festering wounds all over their bodies, Feng said. He said that the animals would require up to two months of treatment to recover fully. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
New Device Helps Control Disease-causing Ticks Apr 4, 2009
The lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum, is a vector of the pathogen that causes human monocytic ehrlichiosis. Both diseases are serious human health problems in large areas of the United States, including Maryland. (Science Daily)
Treatment of Arthritis in Dogs Mar 25, 2009
Blood tests for infectious diseases may also be performed by your veterinarian if diseases such as Lyme disease or ehrlichiosis are suspected. Treatment of Athritis in Dogs. (Suite101.com)
Blood Testing for Your Dog or Cat Mar 7, 2009
In areas where ticks are common on dogs, heartworm testing is frequently combined with testing for common tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis and anaplasmosis. This test is known as the Idexx SNAP 4DX. (The previous SNAP 3DX did not include the anaplasmosis test. (Suite101.com)
Golfer's Ear? Will That Driver Make You Deaf? Feb 27, 2009
Because their errant tee shots force them to wander into high grass or forest, duffers are more likely to get the tick-borne disease ehrlichiosis fever, chills and the shakes are particularly problematic while putting [see "He Shoots, He Scars"; Anti Gravity, October 1997. But now medical researchers have identified a hitherto unrecognized danger lurking on the manicured tee boxes of golf courses around the world: hearing loss. (Scientific American)
