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Jul 13, 2026

Anaplasmosis, tick-borne disease beyond Lyme, spreading rapidly in Canada

The Canadian Medical Association Journal has published a warning urging doctors to consider anaplasmosis in patients with unexplained fever, as the tick-borne illness spreads into new parts of North America alongside rising Lyme disease cases. Health officials are alerting Canadians exploring outdoors this summer about the growing threat.

Jul 13, 2026·3 sources
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May 28, 2026

Bay Area Parks Issue Tick Safety Warnings as Spring Brings Increased Lyme Disease Risk

Despite a mild and dry winter, Bay Area hikers are reporting widespread tick activity on local trails this spring, prompting parks districts to issue advisories recommending protective measures against tick bites and Lyme disease.

May 28, 2026·1 source
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Top claims

  • ▪Performing daily body checks and removing attached ticks promptly with fine-point tweezers significantly reduces the probability of contracting tick-borne infections
  • ▪Blacklegged ticks, also known as deer ticks, transmit both Lyme disease and anaplasmosis
  • ▪Preventive measures against tick bites include using EPA-registered insect repellents containing DEET, picaridin, or Icaridin, and wearing protective clothing

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Infectious Disease and Outbreaks2Tick-borne diseases2Public health1Public healthcare1

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