Background The number of cases of tick-borne diseases in humans is increasing rapidly
within Illinois. The responsibility for increased surveillance of tick-borne disease cases and …

Background Tick-borne diseases are a growing public health threat in the United States.
Despite the prevalence and rising burden of tick-borne diseases, there are major gaps in …

Background People with occupations that require them to spend time working outdoors in
suitable tick habitats are predicted to be at an increased risk for tick-borne diseases (TBDs) …

Tickborne diseases (TBDs) are increasingly prevalent in Illinois and the Upper Midwest
region. People who work in occupations that require time outdoors in agricultural or natural …

Abstract In the United States, tick-borne diseases (TBDs) are a major public health concern
and a source of significant morbidity. To reduce tick-borne disease incidence, understanding …

In recent decades, tickborne disease (TBD) cases and established populations of medically
important ticks have been reported over expanding geographic areas, and an increasing …

Background The rising incidence of tick-borne disease (TBD) underscores the importance of
proficiency in TBD diagnosis. Clinicians' knowledge about vector ticks and TBDs in their …

As part of a TickNET collaboration we evaluated the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors
related to tick-borne disease (TBD) prevention among persons living in endemic areas of …

Personal protection measures to prevent human tick encounters from resulting in bites are
widely recommended as the first line of defense against health impacts associated with ticks …

Tick-borne diseases (TBDs) pose a rapidly growing threat to public health. The incidence of
TBDs is on the rise, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of the risk factors beyond …