2. Monthly Pet Pill Could Kill Fleas, Ticks - US News and World Report
An alternative to topical treatments might work better on certain cats and dogs, researchers say

3. In Summertime, the Livin' Can Be Buggy - US News and World Report
Physicians group offers advice on tick and mosquito bites

4. Lyme disease - primary  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Lyme disease is an infectious disease spread through a tick bite. Primary Lyme disease is the first stage of the disease. For specific information on the other stages or general information about Lyme disease, see: Lyme disease; Stage 2 Lyme disease...• Reviewer: Jantin M. Vyas, PhD, MD, Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Assistant in Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

5. Lyme disease - chronic persistent  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
Chronic persistent Lyme disease is a late stage of an inflammatory disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. It is also called Stage 3, or tertiary, Lyme disease. See also: Lyme disease; Lyme disease - early disseminated; Lyme disease - pri...• Reviewer: Jatin M. Vyas, PhD, MD, Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Assistant in Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.