Ticks

Ticks are small, bloodsucking arthropods that can transmit diseases to humans and animals. Most of the tick-borne diseases in North Carolina are from a bacterial infection and can cause flu-like symptoms in people. They can be treated with antibiotics if caught early. Untreated, they may lead to serious health problems, including death in rare cases. Several illnesses transmitted by ticks are found in North Carolina.

• Ehrlichiosis
• Lyme disease
• Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) and other Spotted Fever Rickettsial Diseases (SFR)
• STARI (Southern Tick-Associated Rash Illness)