I can certainly verify that the Lone Star tick can be dangerous. I am now being treated for Ehrlichiosis after being bitten by the tick. I cannot take the antibiotic by mouth so am going to the hospital every 12 hours for about a 3 hour IV (for 2 wks so far). Also, Bill had Ehrlichiosis three years ago after being bitten and I nearly lost him. He did not respond to the antibiotic for three weeks. There is only one antibiotic that works. The ticks that bit us came from our yard. We were lucky our doctor was familiar with the disease. Many are not. And the test does not come pack positive right away. So take care with protection.
Karen Harris
Talbot Co
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