After a discussion of ticks on a recent hike, one of our hikers shared two links with useful information that maybe valuable to all our members. The first is a Maryland Department of Health site with a description of each tickborne disease:
https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/OIDEOR/CZVBD/Pages/tickborne_dz.aspx
The second link is a National Geographic article about the expanding range of tickborne diseases and tips for preventing them:
Since we all share the common desire to avoid these diseases–and , when necessary, to diagnose and treat the–we encourage all members to review these sites and stay informed.