Lyme disease rates in CT deer ticks top 40% early in season, scientist warns

New Haven Register·Apr 8

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Scientists in Connecticut are reporting a high rate of Lyme disease in deer ticks, with some data showing over 40% of ticks testing positive early in the season. This has prompted warnings about a potentially bad year for tick-borne diseases, with officials emphasizing the importance of prevention. The increase in disease-carrying ticks is being described as unseasonably high and disconcerting.

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