LymeNet Flash: Pennsylvania is Deer Infested, Are all Deer Infested with Tics? Do All Tics Have LYME

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Posted by eric555 (Member # 18343) on :

Pennsylvania (PA) is VERY Much Deer Infested,

Are all Deer Infested with Tics ?

Are All Tics Infested with LYME ???

Posted by sparkle7 (Member # 10397) on :

Not all ticks have Lyme. In NJ, there was a study in 2003 (I think if I recall correctly) & it's about 35%. I think CT is higher since they have been endemic for a longer time.

If you do a search on Google, you may be able to find statistics for PA.

I don't know if all deer are infected. I think I read awhile back that they have immunities against Lyme. They are part of the vector, though.

I probably wouldn't eat wild venison & stay away from deer. They are everywhere here in NJ. I see them on people's lawns & in the local park.

Posted by treepatrol (Member # 4117) on :

It doesnt matter its not just deer its rabbits,skunks,birds etc all animals are tick targets.

Posted by lymeloco (Member # 7192) on :

http://www.upenn.edu/pennnews/article.php?id=1270

Posted by massman (Member # 18116) on :

Thanks for the last link.