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Overview

Tick-borne pathogens are able to infect humans when a tick carrying them bites a person. Different pathogens may be carried by a tick, including: bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Usually each kind of tick is associated with a specific pathogen. According to this, patients will present different symptoms and a different treatment will be required. Some ticks are more common in certain areas of the United States, however some populations of these may be found in other areas. People who work outdoors, particularly in areas with vegetation, are at higher risk of being bitten by a tick carrying a pathogen, especially during warm seasons.