# Ixodes ticks (black-legged/deer ticks)

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## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Lyme Disease True Cases May Top 500,000 as Tick Season Hits 9-Year High
2026-08-02 16:40:58 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 1

With CDC data showing record ER visits for tick bites and an estimated half-million annual Lyme infections, healthcare providers must sharpen diagnostic vigilance and public messaging. The disease’s stealthy onset and severe long-term sequelae demand proactive screening, particularly in endemic regions.
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