Ticks are tiny terrors that can cause a serious headache. These parasites are particularly prevalent in rural and wildlife ...

Three people have died from Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) in California, with six reported cases linked to tick bites.

Three people died in California from Rocky Mountain spotted fever, a November report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found.

Six people in California reported infection with Rocky Mountain spotted fever, all of whom had visited Tecate, Mexico, just ...

The CDC issued a warning to residents for Rocky Mountain spotted fever. This comes after at least six people were infected at ...

Dogs, while beloved companions, can carry certain diseases that may be transmitted to humans. These are known as zoonotic diseases.

Common skin rashes in children can be easily identifiable, such as those caused by diaper rash or an insect bite. Pictures of skin rashes can help you to recognize ringworm, measles, and more when you ...

“although not everyone develops the rash.” Tick bites typically appear as a small red dot which is slightly raised and can cause the skin around the area of the bump to look reddish in appearance, ...

Ticks can also bite onto birds–particularly migratory avians that travel thousands of miles. This hitchhiking allows the ticks to travel across vast distances. [Related: You’re less likely to ...

They’re related to ticks and resemble insects but lack wings ... neck and leave marks that itch and may appear to be a rash. Mite bites often cause severe itching, but scratching can lead ...

R. conorii conorrii Rh. sanguineus (I. ricinus) Mediterranean spotted fever Rash (97%); single eschar; case–fatality rate without treatment (0–18%) R. conorii israelensis Rh. sanguineus ...

When these ticks bite a dog or a cat, they inject a toxin that causes paralysis and can be fatal if left untreated. Even if you don't live in an area with paralysis ticks, it still pays to protect ...