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COVID-19 could lead to increase in tick-borne illness, experts say. Here’s why.

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Scientists say this tick season may not be bad, but the risk of Lyme is higher

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The more we lose biodiversity, the worse will be the spread of infectious diseases

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Forest ecology shapes Lyme disease risk in the eastern US

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Lyme disease’s worst enemy? It might be foxes

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Saving wildlife might be good for your health

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Biodiversity impacts Lyme disease

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New frontiers for coyotes may bring more Lyme disease

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Predators, prey, and Lyme disease

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Warm spring tops off a perfect storm for increased Lyme disease risk

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Biodiversity protects human health

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West Nile virus alters ecological balance

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Biodiversity and human health: Why more species mean fewer cases of Lyme disease