Ticks are 'spreading like wildfire'—and more of them are carrying Lyme

MedicalXpress | mai 19, 2026

As millions of Americans head outside for camping trips, hiking, and backyard BBQs, billions of ticks are already waiting in the grass, ready to bite. Not only are their numbers growing, but today's ticks are more likely to carry Lyme disease bacteria and other dangerous pathogens.