Cases of babesiosis, a deadly tickborne disease, are on the rise in New England | GBH
Blacklegged ticks, also known as deer ticks, are widely known for carrying Lyme disease. Another, lesser known disease they can spread is babesiosis. While most people experience mild flulike symptoms of fatigue, fever, and muscle aches, it can be fatal for older adults, immunocompromised people, and those without a spleen. CEID faculty Dr. Cassandra Pierre […]