Washington – Ticks can be active in any season and it is important to check blood rings in the blood as quickly as possible – especially after it came out of walking long distances, gardening or enjoying nature.
“Humans abroad in the summer, so we hear more about more InfectionSam Telaford, an infectious diseases expert at the University of Tatz Caution urges throughout the year Because “every season is a mark season.”
while Tick Teford said that some of the northeastern states, including Massachusetts and Massachusetts and Rod Island, are witnessing “higher than average” numbers of American dog lists this year.
“New York State is witnessing a greater number of deer bites reported this year than last year.
How can the tick spread the disease
Ticks, like mosquitoes, need to feed on the blood. But instead of rapid tingling, it is a slow nutritional – with parts of the mouth drug addict attached to the skin of deer, rabbits, dogs and people.
There are many different types of ticks in the world and some widespread germs that can make people sick. The main anxiety is Blacklegged, and is also called deer tick, which can spread Lyme disease. Once it was found mainly in New England and the pockets of the Middle West, ticks are now wider.
The tick bite does not always lead to a disease. “If you remove a mark within 24 hours of the elbow, it is unlikely to be injured,” said Telford.
How to check the presence of ticks
Low ticks are usually found on the ground, in leaves of leaves or herbal areas.
Check your clothes for ticks and fully examine the body including under weapons and behind the ears, knees and hair.
“If you are out all day long, try a quick examination for a few hours,” said Bobby Brett in Mayo Clinic. “When you return to the interior, take a shower. This will wash any unaccounted signs, and you are more likely to discover any other signs.”
Use tweezers to remove ticks and understand it is the closest to the skin to pull from the head. If you do not have useful, you can also use your nails, credit card edge or any semi -Sharp object.
How to keep the tick away
The best way is to completely reduce exposure to the mark.
Teford said that the mistakes containing ingredients such as Deet can be sprayed on the open skin to ward off ticks and mosquitoes.
Wear long sleeves and pants, and you can also spray clothes with a pyremithrin repellent, a chemical similar to a natural component in Chrysanthemums that make ticks avoid flowers.
Protect your pets from ticks
Do not forget to pay attention to outdoor pets. Medicines can prevent fleas and ticks from being associated with dog skin. But it is still a good idea to check the fur after it was outside.
“Wherever pets cannot show themselves easily, this is the place where the ticks will – on the ears, around the muzzle area, under a collar, between the toes.”
Open -air dogs and cats can bring ticks to the home.
“If the pets brought ticks, you can live a mark at home for several months until you find the next blood meal,” which could be another member of the family.
What to do after the tick bite
After removing the tick, watch the skin around the sting. If symptoms similar to rash or influenza appear within several days or weeks, see a doctor.
Do not recommend the centers of control and prevention of ticks because the results may not be reliable.
