Lyme Disease

Tick Bites: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Ticks are small arachnids closely related to spiders that feed on the blood of mammals, birds, and sometimes reptiles . They inhabit grassy, wooded, and brushy areas where they wait to attach to passing hosts, including humans and pets . Tick bites can transmit serious diseases such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, making awareness and prevention essential for outdoor enthusiasts .