Rare Lyme Bacteria Found in Herkimer Ticks

A rare Lyme disease strain has been detected locally in Herkimer County, New York, after a resident tested positive in June 2025 — with no travel or transfusion history. Health officials found deer ticks in nearby woods testing positive for the dangerous bacteria, sparking urgent warnings for locals to stay vigilant and protect themselves, even in their own backyards. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/e6b180c2d6de7e8b