An estimated 400,000 people have been impacted by Alpha-Gal syndrome across the U.S.
Tick-Borne Illnesses Up for the Year
The number of tick-borne illnesses throughout the state has far surpassed the total last year. The Tennessee Health Department has reported 304 cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever as of this month, compared to 255 known cases in all of 2011.
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