A new single-tick feeding model reveals that Rickettsia parkeri is transmitted to host skin within one hour of tick attachment and triggers a delayed, macrophage-driven pro-inflammatory response.
A single bite from the lone star tick can reprogram a person’s immune system, triggering a lasting allergic reaction to red meat, dairy, and even certain medications. The CDC mapped suspected ...
More than 110,000 suspected cases of alpha-gal syndrome were identified across the United States between 2010 and 2022, and the true number of people affected could reach 450,000. The condition, ...