There have been prior tick stories on Tildes, but this provides some additional global context. Tick-borne diseases aren't extinction-level pandemics, since they're generally not transmissible...
There have been prior tick stories on Tildes, but this provides some additional global context.
Tick-borne diseases aren't extinction-level pandemics, since they're generally not transmissible person-to-person, but they are sources of additional human morbidity and mortality that strain already taxed health systems and societies. The story does mention the disease impact on animal agriculture in passing, as well as the newly-identified alpha-galactose intolerance syndrome (life-threatening immune response to red meat) from lone star tick bites.
It's a read worth your time, especially if you spend any time outdoors...
There have been prior tick stories on Tildes, but this provides some additional global context.
Tick-borne diseases aren't extinction-level pandemics, since they're generally not transmissible person-to-person, but they are sources of additional human morbidity and mortality that strain already taxed health systems and societies. The story does mention the disease impact on animal agriculture in passing, as well as the newly-identified alpha-galactose intolerance syndrome (life-threatening immune response to red meat) from lone star tick bites.
It's a read worth your time, especially if you spend any time outdoors...