HEALTH Yeah! Ep12: Tick Bites and Tick-Borne Diseases

Long Island is a hotspot for ticks, Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Suffolk County, in particular, is considered a high-risk area. Stony BrookMedicine plays a significant role in tick-borne diseases research. And the Regional Tick-Borne Disease Resource Center's Clinic, located in Hampton Bays, offers specialized care for adults and children concerned about tick bites, Lyme disease, and other tick-borne illnesses.

https://health.stonybrookmedicine.edu/health-yeah-episode-12-tick-bites-and-tick-borne-diseases/

Experts:

Andrew Handel, MD

Gerald Simons, MPAS, DFAAPA, PA-C

Sandeep Gandhi, MD, FACP, FIDSA

*DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professionalmedical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.