UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., June 24 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:
HERSHEY, Pa. - Summer means ample healthy outdoor activities, but the tiny deer tick may have other plans for us. This particular arachnid carries a bacterium that causes Lyme disease which, if left untreated, can lead to severe health problems. As Pennsylvania leads the nation in Lyme disease infections, it is critical that all in the commonwealth know how to minimize the risk of contracting the disease and recognize the symptoms of an infection.
Prevention in the backyard and beyond
Ticks can dwell anywhere, but they thrive in the woods and areas that are damp, dark or overgrown, according to Tara Simmons, a community health nurse at Penn ...