The number of tick bites received by individuals wearing either permethrin-treated or untreated summer clothing was compared during a controlled study.
Cost and quality-adjusted life years of alpha-gal IgE screening vs. not screening in asymptomatic patients suggest that screening is not cost-effective.
MSN: Warmer Winter Could Lead To An Increase In Ticks
As more Northern Nevadans head outdoors this spring and summer, experts say hikers should be aware of a small pest that can cause big problems — ticks.