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Friday, May 30, 2008

Cole County Health Department Warns Citizens on Increased Tick-borne Diseases   

Cole County Missouri- Cole County Health Department has seen a recent increase in tick-borne diseases including Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) and Lyme-like disease.  The health department has 12 RMSF cases so far this year.  The total number of RMSF cases reported for the entire 2007 reporting period was 15.  Lyme-like disease cases are also on the rise.  In 2007, only one case of Lyme-like disease was reported in Cole County compared to two cases already reported in 2008. Statewide there has been a 33% increase in the number of Tularemia cases reported...  To view the full text of the Press Release  click on the link above.

For further information on Tick Borne Disease & Prevention visit the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services Site at;

 http://www.dhss.mo.gov/TicksCarryDisease/

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