Ohio State: Risk for Lyme Disease in Ohio is Equal to Connecticut, Study Shows
February 04, 2026
February 04, 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 4 (TNSjou) -- Ohio State University issued the following news:
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Risk for Lyme disease in Ohio is equal to Connecticut, study shows
Prevalence of infected ticks, hosts is comparable to endemic US regions
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The risk for being bitten by a tick infected with bacteria that cause Lyme disease is as high in Ohio as it is for those living in Northeast states that have dealt with Lyme disease for over 50 years, acc . . .
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Risk for Lyme disease in Ohio is equal to Connecticut, study shows
Prevalence of infected ticks, hosts is comparable to endemic US regions
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The risk for being bitten by a tick infected with bacteria that cause Lyme disease is as high in Ohio as it is for those living in Northeast states that have dealt with Lyme disease for over 50 years, acc . . .