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"I don't like conspiracy theories. But, this is like the time when the conspiracy theory came true. And the tick bite turns you into someone that's allergic to the food," said Dr. Cosby Stone Jr., assistant professor of Vanderbilt Allery and Immunology.
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Kentucky's State Entomologist weighs in on the importance of prevention and education for tick-borne illnesses.
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It’s a legitimate concern given the diseases ticks can harbor and transmit, but ticks can appear even in more manicured and minimally-vegetated landscapes.
We've talked before about how Illinois has remarkably few things that can sting, bite, suck the blood out of, or otherwise hurt you. Sure, there are a few rattlesnakes in parts of the state, some bark scorpions hang out in our forested areas, and we've got deer ticks, but otherwise we're pretty creepy-crawly free in the Land of Lincoln.
HANNIBAL — As seasonal sunshine warms the area, a few unwanted friends might be lurking at outdoor activities.