A new study examines the presence of ticks in Illinois and identifies hotspots where disease-carrying ticks are most prevalent across the state.
Dr. Becky Smith, an Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, led this important research. Her findings provide valuable insights into tick activity and the risks they pose to public health.
You can read the full study [here].
Dr. Smith recently joined the WGN Evening News to discuss the key findings from the study and what they mean for residents of Illinois.
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