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Tick Safety in Newtown CT
Baptiste, Claire
Baptiste, Claire
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Connecticut is a high-risk area for tick bites. Blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) is the primary vector of Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease o Fairfield County reports the second-highest number of Lyme disease cases in the state. Ticks are active from early spring to late fall, overlapping with high outdoor activity seasons o June is peak nymphal stage of blacklegged ticks. Despite public education efforts, many patients remain unaware of when to seek medical care after a tick bite, as well as best practices for tick prevention and removal. There is a clear need for enhanced local education to improve early intervention and reduce the risk of complications.
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2025-01-01
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