Tick-borne Babesiosis on the Rise in Northeast, CDC Reports

Babesiosis, an emerging tickborne disease caused by microscopic parasites, is on the rise in multiple states across the U.S., including three states where it is newly considered endemic, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Babesiosis cases are part of a 25% increase in tickborne diseases over the past decade. Symptoms can seem flu-like and include fever, chills, headache, body aches, loss of appetite, nausea, and fatigue. Experts recommend personal protective measures, such as wearing protective clothing and using insect repellent, to prevent tick bites.