What Do Ticks Carry? Diseases, Germs, and Risks
Ticks are tiny arachnids, not insects. They feed on blood from people and animals. Some ticks carry disease-causing bacteria, viruses, or parasites that can enter your body during a bite. A tick can also cause irritation, allergic reactions, or, in rare cases, tick paralysis. Most tick bites do not cause illness. If you remove the…