deer tick

• Eine kleine parasitische Zeckenart, genauer die Schwarzelegszecke (Ixodes scapularis), die sich meist von Hirschen ernährt und in Nordamerika der Hauptüberträger der Lyme-Borreliose ist.

A small parasitic arachnid, specifically the black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis), that commonly feeds on deer and is a primary vector for Lyme disease in North America.

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   A small tick species (Ixodes scapularis) that commonly feeds on deer and can transmit Lyme disease to humans.

   Zeckenart (Hirschzecke)

   • Hikers in wooded areas should check for deer ticks after their walk.
   • The deer tick is a primary carrier of Lyme disease.
   • Removing a deer tick promptly reduces the risk of infection.