Ticks

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Below are some of the common ticks in the United States, however, did you know that there are close to 900 types of ticks around the globe? YIKES !!!

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Known Location(s):

  • East of the Rocky Mountains.
  • Limited areas on the Pacific Coast.

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Known Location(s):

  • Northeastern United States
  • Upper mid-western United States

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Known Location(s):

  • Across United States
  • Worldwide

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Known Location(s):

  • Southern United States
  • Northern Argentina
  • Central America
  • Caribbean

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Known Location(s):

  • Coastal areas of the United States
  • Atlantic coast
  • Gulf of Mexico

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Known Location(s):

  • Eastern United States
  • Southeastern United States

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Known Location(s):

  • Western United States
  • Oregon to California

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Known Location(s):

  • Rocky Mountain States*
  • Southwestern Canada*

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Known Location(s):

  • Pacific coast of the United States
  • Northern California

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1. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2017, May 12).  TICKBORNE DISEASES OF THE UNITED STATES A Reference Manual for Health Care Providers Fourth Edition, 2017.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/resources[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]