December 2020 - Wilderness & Environmental Medicine Live!
Wilderness Medicine Podcast
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Emerging Threats: Tick-Borne Diseases and Their Implications
This chapter explores the transmission and risks of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome and other tick-borne illnesses in the U.S. It discusses the lifecycle of ticks, challenges in vaccine development, and highlights essential prevention strategies to combat these diseases. The conversation emphasizes the emerging threats posed by the Asian longhorn tick and the importance of understanding their implications for public health.
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