Babesiosis (Babesia microti)
Babesiosis is a protozoan infection that occurs uncommonly but with increasing frequency in Minnesota.
- About Babesiosis
Babesiosis information. Including transmission, prevention, common signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Babesiosis Statistics
Statistics for Babesiosis in Minnesota.
- Babesiosis Information for Health Professionals
Clinical presentation, supportive laboratory findings, diagnosis, treatment, and required reporting information.
Spotlight
Blacklegged tick (deer tick) life stages next to a metric ruler. The adult ticks (two ticks at the left) are approximately 1/8 of an inch long, while the nymph (third from left) is just under 1/16 of an inch.
High Risk Areas in Minnesota
A map that shows counties of highest Tick-borne risk in Minnesota.
Ticks
Learn about blacklegged ticks (deer ticks) including their life cycle, feeding habits, habitat, and population control. Also includes information on American dog ticks, the vector of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in Minnesota.
Preventing Tick-Transmitted Disease
Information about minimizing your risk of tick-transmitted diseases, protecting your pets, and removing ticks.
Tick-borne Prevention Poster: Spray Before You Work or Play
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