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Tag: tickborne disease

entomologists in face masks and blue protective body suits posing for a group selfie
western blacklegged tick (Ixodes pacificus)

Where Lyme Disease is Rare, Can It Still Be Diagnosed Accurately?

A study on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding Lyme disease among physicians in California—where Lyme disease is present but less common than eastern states—shows doctors could benefit from targeted education, particularly regarding testing for Lyme disease and interpreting test results.

blacklegged ticks

Let’s Collaborate: How Entomology Students Can Drive Multidisciplinary Work

Weighty problems like the threat of vector-borne disease require more than just entomological solutions, and students of insect science can be leaders in bringing together research from a variety of fields. One student shares his view on the potential collaborations that students could develop to mitigate the rise of tick-borne disease.