More ticks carry Lyme disease bacteria in pheasant-release areas, research shows

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Apr 21, 2025, 2:00 am79 ptsTrending
Ticks are more likely to carry the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease in areas where pheasants are released, new research shows. The paper, published in the journal Ecology Letters, is titled "The release of non-native gamebirds is associated with amplified zoonotic disease risk."

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