Tick Borne Diseases

Tick-Transmitted Diseases

A variety of diseases may be spread by ticks in Minnesota. The majority of tick-transmitted diseases result from the bite of an infected blacklegged tick (also known as the deer tick). Preventing exposure to blacklegged ticks requires diligence.

Link to MDH website http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/dtopics/tickborne/index.html