New Tick Virus Threat in U.S. | Amarillo News

A silent but deadly threat is emerging: the Asian longhorned tick, a reproductive powerhouse that can lay eggs without mating, has spread across 20+ U.S. states since 2017. While it doesn’t carry Lyme disease here, it’s devastating livestock with bovine theileriosis. But its real danger? It’s known in Asia to transmit deadly viruses — including Dabie bandavirus (30% fatality rate) and a newly discovered virus, ALTNV, which causes flu-like symptoms and dangerously low platelets. Worse, when combined, these viruses trigger severe respiratory and kidney failure. Though no human cases have been confirmed in the U.S., experts warn: these ticks are pathogen carriers — and we may not yet know what they’re hiding. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dc88589789c16c61