Experts Warn of Increased Risk of Tick-Borne Illnesses This Season
專家警告本季蜱蟲傳播疾病的風險升高
Due to climate change and milder winters, tick populations are surging and expanding into new, previously safe territories.
由於氣候變遷與暖冬的影響，蜱蟲數量激增，並擴散至過去被視為安全的地區。
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A significant medical concern is the rising rate of co-infection, where ticks carry multiple pathogens, complicating diagnosis for illnesses like Lyme disease, babesiosis, and the rare Alpha-gal syndrome.
其中一項重大的醫療隱憂是合併感染比率上升，意即蜱蟲攜帶多種病原體，這使得萊姆病、巴貝氏蟲症及罕見的α-半乳糖苷酶症候群等疾病在診斷上更為複雜。
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When heading outdoors, wear long-sleeved clothing, tuck your pants into your socks, and use EPA-registered repellents.
從事戶外活動時，請穿著長袖衣物，將褲管塞入襪子，並使用美國環保署認證的驅蟲劑。
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