Case of #softTick-borne relapsing fever in #Austin resident highlights the growing risk of exposure to infected #ticks in residential settings. J. Lopez et al explain here: www.eurekalert.org/news-release... @ofidjournal.bsky.social @bcmhouston.bsky.social @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social #CheckForTicks
July 31, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Case of #softTick-borne relapsing fever in #Austin resident highlights the growing risk of exposure to infected #ticks in residential settings. J. Lopez et al explain here: www.eurekalert.org/news-release... @ofidjournal.bsky.social @bcmhouston.bsky.social @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social #CheckForTicks
Dr. J Lopez et al investigated an #Austin area case of #softTick borne #relapsingFever, a disease not usually found in urban areas. @bcmhouston.bsky.social #BCM_TropMed @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social @mebottazzi.bsky.social #CheckForTicks @ofidjournal.bsky.social academic.oup.com/ofid/article...
Human Exposure to Spirochete-Infected Ornithodoros turicata in a Residential Setting in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Abstract. A central Texas resident found an engorged Ornithodoros turicata tick attached to their ankle while at home. The tick tested positive for Borreli
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July 31, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Dr. J Lopez et al investigated an #Austin area case of #softTick borne #relapsingFever, a disease not usually found in urban areas. @bcmhouston.bsky.social #BCM_TropMed @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social @mebottazzi.bsky.social #CheckForTicks @ofidjournal.bsky.social academic.oup.com/ofid/article...