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Maryland Sees Spike in Tick Bites, ER Visits Surge

8/6/2025

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In Maryland, a sharp rise in tick bites has led to a surge in emergency room visits, with the CDC noting 134 tick-related cases per 100,000 in May—the highest since 2019. Dr. Douglas Norris stresses the need to identify tick species, especially the blacklegged ticks that carry Lyme disease, urging everyone to conduct regular tick checks to stay safe.

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In Maryland, a sharp rise in tick bites has led to a surge in emergency room visits, with the CDC noting 134 tick-related cases per 100,000 in May—the highest since 2019. Dr. Douglas Norris stresses the need to identify tick species, especially the blacklegged ticks that carry Lyme disease, urging everyone to conduct regular tick checks to stay safe.