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Pa. GOP lawmakers explore increased public health reporting for tick-borne diseases

phillyvoice.com · 9dShare

New legislation would require health care practitioners in Pennsylvania to report cases of babesiosis, a rare malaria-like disease that is spread by deer ticks, the same species responsible for most cases of Lyme disease. It would also require medical professionals to complete continuing education on tick-borne disease diagnosis and treatment.

First report: Two tick-borne diseases detected in Nebraska — omaha.com, 10d