News Center Maine, Feb. 3, 2022:
Winter is a time when the risk of getting Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections is at its lowest.
However, despite a drop in activity, deer ticks rarely die off even in harsh conditions because they can survive under snow cover.
But if temperatures get above freezing for a couple of days, experts warn ticks can re-emerge quickly.
New Center Maine’s Vivian Leigh reports:
Dorothy Leland is a longtime advocate and researcher focused on Lyme disease education, policy awareness, and patient support. She has contributed to numerous publications and works closely with medical professionals and organizations to improve understanding and treatment of tick-borne diseases.
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