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Lone Star Tick: Identification, Diseases, Prevention & Treatment
Quick Answer The lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) is an aggressive, human-biting hard tick found across the eastern, southeastern, and midwestern United States. Recognized by a distinctive white spot on the backs of females, lone star ticks transmit serious illnesses including ehrlichiosis, alpha-gal syndrome (a red-meat allergy), STARI, tularemia, and Heartland virus. Unlike many ticks,…
