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Published Sep. 30, 2024, 10:30 p.m. ET
By Caitlin McCormack
The first-ever recorded Northeast case of a tick-borne disease was reported in Connecticut, officials said.
Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis is a type of spotted fever transmitted through infected mites and tick bites, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
It is similar to Rocky Mountain spotted fever but with more mild symptoms, which can include headaches, fever, rashes and muscle aches, according to the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.
By Caitlin McCormack
The first-ever recorded Northeast case of a tick-borne disease was reported in Connecticut, officials said.
Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis is a type of spotted fever transmitted through infected mites and tick bites, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
It is similar to Rocky Mountain spotted fever but with more mild symptoms, which can include headaches, fever, rashes and muscle aches, according to the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.
