United States: The concerns related to deer ticks have raised as the temperature is on rise. Accordingly, the threat linked to the ticks and diseases linked to it are expected to raise during the onset of winters.
Recently, with the increasing temperature, health authorities across the United States have been sharing recommendations in order to offer protection against the infection. As the potential risk of the disease has increased, the authorities of Ohio announced that ticks are quite common in the state.
Natural Resources Educator at the Ohio State University Extension – Erika Lyon, mentioned that the cases linked to deer ticks are quite common in Ohio State in the US, according to wtov9.com.
She was quoted saying, “We haven’t been having those really long stretches of cold weather. So, a lot of times, those ticks may be in different life stages, but they’re pretty active throughout the year pretty much.”
Furthermore, she emphasised on different ticks, which can attack humans at different sites. According to her, the an individual get bitten by a tick in the woods, it may be a deer tick and if an individual is in the yard, it could be an American dog tick.
In addition to this, she outlined that the size of ticks can also vary. She highlighted that the size could range from a small ball point of a pen, causing bigger damage – leading to concerns like Lyme disease.
While addressing the concern linked to Lyme disease, the Health Commissioner from Jefferson County – Andrew Henry, highlighted that the cases and problems linked to the disease have been witnessed several times in Ohio.
She mentioned, “Lyme Disease is very common in Ohio. It has become very common over the last few years as we have started to see less severe winter times. With that mild weather in the wintertime, spring starts earlier.”
Henry further stated that the symptoms of the disease can also vary; he further cited, “Symptoms are going to be fever, joint pain, and rash.”
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The health experts have emphasised that the best way to attain protection against the infection is maintaining a healthy backward. An additional advise was shared by the experts which highlighted on the fact that swings must not be put too close to a tree lines.
The most active area, according to Henry, was the Ohio Valley. He also highlighted that an individual must keep that in mind. He was quoted saying, “If you’re going to heavily wooded areas, if you’re going on a trail, be sure to wear long sleeved clothes. Also be sure to spray your clothes with permethrin,” according to wtov9.com.
Further, the concern was also reported by Lyon, who stated, “While we go through these fluctuations of warm and cold periods, don’t let your guard down. Just make sure you’re always being on the lookout for any hitchhikers you may be bringing home with you.”