AI Article Synopsis
- - In June 2021, a traveler in Ashe County, North Carolina, was bitten by a tick and developed symptoms like swollen lymph nodes and a red rash near the bite area.
- - PCR testing and DNA sequencing confirmed the presence of a specific bacterium (Stricto) in the tick and from mice inside the cabin where the traveler stayed.
- - The findings highlight the potential health risks associated with tick bites and the importance of monitoring for symptoms after exposure.
Article Abstract
In June 2021, a traveler to Ashe County, North Carolina, was bitten by an tick. The patient experienced axillary lymphadenopathy and an erythematous rash near the bite site. We confirmed stricto through PCR testing and DNA sequencing in the attached tick and later from mice trapped inside the cabin where the patient stayed.
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