Ticks are arachnids belonging to the same class of species as spiders, mites, and scorpions. They sustain themselves by feeding on the blood of animals and humans. Tick-borne diseases result from infections caused by various disease-causing pathogens, including viruses, parasites, and bacteria, which can be transmitted to humans and animals through the bite of an infected tick.
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Tick-Borne Diseases: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, and Natural Approaches
Tick season is here, and with it, the possibility of contracting bacteria, viruses, and parasites passed on through tick bites.
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Ticks may carry pathogens like Babesia parasites (shown inside a red blood cell) and Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria, which cause Lyme disease. Illustrations by The Epoch Times, Getty Images
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