Skip to content
The Nexus
HEALTHJul 9 · 18:35 UTCWSMV4 NASHVILLEJanie Cross, Chasity Maynard

The U.S. is seeing one of the worst tick seasons on record. Here’s how Tennessee doctors recommend safely removing a tick

The U.S. is experiencing one of the worst tick seasons on record, with Tennessee doctors warning of serious health risks from untreated bites. Dr. Brian Wilcox from Ascension Saint Thomas advises checking for ticks after outdoor activities, using tweezers for removal, and avoiding home remedies like nail polish. Early medical intervention is emphasized to prevent diseases like Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Nexus surfaces and summarizes. The full story lives at the source.

Mentioned
United StatesplaceTennesseeplaceCenter for Disease Control and PreventionorganizationDr. Brian WilcoxpersonAscension Saint ThomasorganizationLyme diseasetopicRocky Mountain spotted fevertopicehrlichiosistopic
Spot something wrong with this article?Report a problem →
Forward this
Related Signal

Adjacent reporting

The U.S. is seeing one of the worst tick seasons on record. Here’s how Tennessee doctors recommend safely removing a tick · The Nexus