CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., May 8 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release:

Ticks can transmit Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, alpha-gal syndrome, tick paralysis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. (Illustration by Alex Angelich, University Communications)

Jane Kelly

University News Senior Associate Office of University Communications

jak4g@virginia.edu (434) 243-9935

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