Connecticut confirms first human case of Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis, a tick-borne illness.

Connecticut has confirmed its first human case of Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis, a tick-borne illness transmitted by the Gulf Coast tick. This disease, similar to Rocky Mountain spotted fever but with milder symptoms, marks the first occurrence in the northeastern U.S. Experts link the tick's northward expansion to climate change and ecological shifts. Treatment is available with doxycycline. Concerns grow over the potential rise of tick-borne diseases in the region.

September 30, 2024
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