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Ticks, small parasites that often go unnoticed, can cause serious consequences for human health. In recent years, public health specialists have warned of an increase in cases of tick-borne diseases, especially in rural or forested areas where ticks proliferate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Diseases such as Lyme disease, alpha-gal syndrome and tick paralysis are not only becoming more common, but also more complex to diagnose and treat. Understanding your risks is critical to preventing complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ticks feed on the blood of animals and humans. During this action, they can transmit bacteria, viruses, and toxins<\/strong> that trigger potentially serious illness. Unlike other insects, many times the bite of a tick does not generate immediate pain, which allows it to remain attached for hours or even days without being detected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some species of ticks are associated with pathologies ranging from severe allergic reactions to chronic infectious diseases. Among the most worrying are three: Lyme disease, alpha-gal syndrome and tick paralysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi<\/em>, transmitted by the bite of the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis). It is common in North America, Europe, and some regions of Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common symptoms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Risks<\/strong>: If not treated in time, it can affect the nervous system, heart and joints, causing chronic sequelae such as persistent arthritis, facial paralysis or neurological disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is an allergic reaction<\/strong> to alpha-gal sugar, present in red meat (such as beef, pork or lamb). This syndrome develops after the bite of certain ticks, such as the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common symptoms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Risks<\/strong>: It can lead to anaphylaxis<\/strong>, a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Caused by a neurotoxin that some ticks release by attaching to the skin and feeding for a long time. This toxin affects the nervous system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common symptoms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Risks<\/strong>: If the tick is not detected and removed in time, it can lead to total paralysis and even death from respiratory failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These tick-borne diseases should be taken seriously. Early detection and prevention are the best weapons to avoid complications. Being informed can make the difference between a small scare and a serious health threat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ticks, small parasites that often go unnoticed, can cause serious consequences for human health. In recent years, public health specialists have warned of an increase in cases of tick-borne diseases, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":16482,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16481","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice"],"yoast_head":"\nLyme disease, alpha-gal syndrome, and tick paralysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
1. Lyme disease<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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2. Alpha-gal syndrome<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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3. Tick paralysis<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Tips to prevent these risks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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