"Light-colored clothing may also aid in the early identification ... and are best administered within the first 72 hours after the tick bite." Lyme disease is caused by bacteria that live ...

removing the tick is just the first step in tick bite first aid. The tick will need to be properly disposed of so it doesn't bite again and the wound area will need to be properly cleaned.

New research suggests that any tick bites from these three species could leave you with an unexpected allergy to red meat.

Temperatures remain spring-like and warm in South Dakota- but if you’re heading outside, then beware of ticks. The South ...

Still, his team is investigating its use as a prophylactic after a tick bite but before infection has developed. Scientists Are Learning More About Lyme Arthritis One in four Lyme disease ...

If you think ticks are frightening, understanding the possible ramifications that can occur once a tick bites or embeds in ... usually starts within the first 72 hours of removal,” he explains.

Not only do these parasitic arachnids give you the creeps, but ticks can carry an array of diseases. If you think ticks are frightening, understanding the possible ramifications that can occur once a ...