Lyme disease is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. Antibiotics are the primary treatment for Lyme disease when it is detected...
Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), also known as mammalian meat allergy, is an IgE antibody response to the disaccharide galactose-α-1,3-galactose (α-Gal). This sugar, commonly known as alpha-gal, is found in all mammals except for certain monkeys, apes, and humans,...
Are there ticks in Hawaii? Well yes, but maybe not the ones you’re thinking of. According to the state of Hawaii deer ticks have not been located on the islands but they do have ticks! Ticks in Hawaii While there are ticks in Hawaii, according to the Vector Control...
