R. parkeri rickettsiosis, a bacteria, can produce severe symptoms including fevers and muscle aches, and may become life-threatening if not treated promptly.
Scientists suggest rising global temperatures and ecological changes contribute to the expanding range of ticks and their pathogens, posing increasing threats to humans and wildlife.
Gulf Coast ticks have migrated northward, establishing populations in new regions, particularly from Delaware to Maryland and now creeping into New England.
Experts warn that the threat from Gulf Coast ticks, the sole carrier of R. parkeri bacteria, is growing as they spread into previously unaffected states.
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