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Tick season: Take precautions and watch for signs of Lyme disease

It's the time of year again where those headed to a wooded area need to protect themselves from ticks that may carry Lyme disease.

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Loudoun may spray for ticks carrying Lyme disease

Loudoun County's Lyme disease cases account for 25 percent of all cases in the state of Virginia.

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Take a stand against ticks and Lyme Disease

This spring and summer could bring a lot more cases of Lyme disease, a disease ecologist says.

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WTOP's Top 5 morning stories

Five stories to keep you informed and get you going.

Tags: morning stories, RGIII, Capitals, Enterprise, Washington Capitals, lyme disease, Friday Freebies

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Easier way to detect Lyme disease may be on horizon

Lyme disease is expected to be more prevalent this summer because of the warm winter, but doctors say diagnosing the disease remains difficult.

Tags: lyme disease, Amy Hunter, Dr. Donald Poretz, Georgetown University, George Mason University

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Loudoun County prepping for war on ticks

The Board of Supervisors has unanimously passed an aggressive anti-tick action plan in hopes of reversing the soaring cases of Lyme disease in the county.

Tags: ticks, Blacklegged ticks, Ken Reid, Deer ticks, lyme disease

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More deer means more ticks and illnesses

An early spring and warm winter are leading to a painfully long tick season, which will translate to more bites and illnesses.

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When ticks attack! Tips for avoiding Lyme disease

Have no fear. WTOP spoke with Mike Raupp, an entomologist at the University of Maryland, who has tips for keeping clear of ticks and the Lyme disease they often carry.

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Acorn boom may lead to bumper year for Lyme disease

Acorns, mice and ticks: the perfect storm for Lyme disease.

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