An invasive tick species, known as the longhorned tick, is spreading across the United States, raising concerns among health officials. This tick has recently been identified as a carrier of the bacteria that causes Ehrlichiosis, a potentially debilitating infection . In May, scientists at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station in New Haven discovered the longhorned tick's new role in spreading this infection.

Ehrlichiosis can cause symptoms such as fever , headache, fatigue, and muscle aches. In severe cases, it can lead to life-threatening complications. The spread of the longhorned tick is being facilitated by warming temperatures, which allow the tick to thrive in new areas.

The discovery of the longhorned tick as a carrier of the Ehrlichiosis pathogen has led to increa

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