Tick Trouble Spreads to the Mid-Atlantic

Babesiosis, a tick-borne disease usually found up north, is now popping up in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia for the first time. The symptoms are sneaky—think fever, chills, and headaches—and it’s tough to diagnose because it looks like other illnesses. Plus, antibiotics don’t work on it! Researchers found local ticks carrying the parasite, and some even had Lyme disease too. Docs and locals need to watch out, especially during tick season. Double trouble if you get both! #TickTalk #Babesiosis #MidAtlantic #LymeDisease #PublicHealth #Health