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Podcast: Late Night Health Radio
Episode: At Expo West 2022 NJ Labs Talks About Ticks & Disease
Description: Once considered a regional issue, tick season, which officially takes place between April and October, is now a national concern due to the migration of these insects and the frequency in which people travel and opt for outdoor adventures. Although Lyme disease is the most known tick-borne disease, it is not the only tick-borne pathogen out there, which is why NJ Labs recommends testing for other tick-borne pathogens including: Rickettsiosis, a spotted fever, or Ehrlichiosis, a potential breathing and blood disorder.“When it comes to finding ticks, people worry most about Lyme disease and as a result, the ma...