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Tioga County sees significant increase in tickborne illnesses
by: Samantha Rich
Posted: Jul 23, 2024 / 09:55 AM EDT
Updated: Jul 23, 2024 / 09:55 AM EDT
TIOGA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Tioga County Health Department has released a statement regarding an uptick in tickborne illnesses.
According to the health department, Tioga County has seen an increase in tickborne illnesses this summer.
According to the county’s Disease Surveillance reporting, in the first half of 2024, Tioga County has had 29 cases of Anaplasmosis, 4 cases of Babesiosis, and 143 cases of Lyme disease. In 2023, reported cases were significantly lower with 16 cases of Anaplasmosis, 1 case of Babesiosis, and 47 cases of Lyme disease.
Cases are expected to increase from mid-August to November when ticks become more active...
Tioga County sees significant increase in tickborne illnesses
by: Samantha Rich
Posted: Jul 23, 2024 / 09:55 AM EDT
Updated: Jul 23, 2024 / 09:55 AM EDT
TIOGA COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Tioga County Health Department has released a statement regarding an uptick in tickborne illnesses.
According to the health department, Tioga County has seen an increase in tickborne illnesses this summer.
According to the county’s Disease Surveillance reporting, in the first half of 2024, Tioga County has had 29 cases of Anaplasmosis, 4 cases of Babesiosis, and 143 cases of Lyme disease. In 2023, reported cases were significantly lower with 16 cases of Anaplasmosis, 1 case of Babesiosis, and 47 cases of Lyme disease.
Cases are expected to increase from mid-August to November when ticks become more active...