Rare Lyme disease-causing strain spreads to new state: What to know
The CDC found a rare strain of Lyme disease bacteria in New York ticks. This version of the disease is linked to more severe symptoms including vomiting, nausea, neurologic issues, and widespread rash. Other rare tick-borne illnesses have been reported in Northern California and New Hampshire.
What changed
New details emerged regarding the specific severe symptoms associated with the rare Lyme strain.
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Rare Lyme Disease Strain Identified in New York State
confidence 90%The CDC found a rare strain of Lyme disease bacteria in New York ticks. This version of the disease is linked to more severe symptoms including vomiting, nausea, neurologic issues, and widespread rash. Other rare tick-borne illnesses have been reported in Northern California and New Hampshire.
What's confirmed:
- The CDC identified a rare strain of Lyme disease bacteria in New York ticks.
- Lyme disease caused by this different bacteria can result in nausea, vomiting, neurologic problems, and widespread rash.
- Ticks spread the Powassan virus, which is uncommon but can be severe.
Still unconfirmed:
- Two tick species carrying dangerous pathogens are invading new counties in a New England state.
- Birds may be responsible for spreading ticks via travel.
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Rare Lyme Disease Strain Detected in New York Ticks
confidence 90%The CDC found a rare strain of Lyme disease bacteria in New York ticks. This specific strain may be more serious than others. Other rare tick-borne illnesses have also appeared in New Hampshire and Northern California.
What's confirmed:
- The CDC detected a rare strain of Lyme disease-causing bacteria in New York ticks.
- This specific Lyme strain is described as potentially more serious.
Still unconfirmed:
- The CDPH reported a case of Rickettsia lanei in Northern California, marking only the fourth documented case worldwide.
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Rare Lyme Disease Bacteria Detected in New York Ticks
confidence 90%The CDC reports the first detection of a rare strain of Lyme disease-causing bacteria in New York ticks. This specific strain is described as potentially more serious. The HHS has also launched a nationwide initiative to fight tick-borne illnesses.
What's confirmed:
- The CDC reported that rare Lyme disease-causing bacteria were detected in New York ticks for the first time.
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched a nationwide strategy to combat Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.
Still unconfirmed:
- The rare Lyme disease bacteria found in New York ticks may be more serious.