Georgia Sees and "Uptick" in the Number of Cases of Tick Borne Illnesses

So far this year, Albany GA has already seen the average number of cases of Lyme disease that they normally see in the period of a year. That has State epidemiologist, specialist in infectious diseases, worried that ticks are biting more people than usual. 

There are 6 main diseases carried by ticks that can infect humans, after they are bitten, which can be fatal. Dogs, cats, and other outdoor animals are also susceptible to tick bites. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have a website designed to inform residents about the tick species that live in their area of GA and what to do to keep from being bitten.

To learn more, check out the story on WALB News 10 in Albany.