A new tick breed has crept into Tennessee

With September almost here, tick and bug season is still prevalent. A new tick has made its way into the state of Tennessee. The longhorned tick originated from East Asia. The insect first integrated into countries like New Zealand and Australia. Now, the tick has been reported in 21 states, including Tennessee. The first sighting was reported in Michigan at the end of June. Researchers believe that the longhorned tick arrived in the US most likely on the backs of cattle and other livestock. Experts say these diseases carry a bacterial infection that can cause severe symptoms. Dr. Jermaine Hogstrom with CHI Memorial Hospital says a bite might cause "a very high fever." He says blood work would possibly "show a very low count of blood plates." This disease has become