First Recognized Human Bite in the United States by the Asian Longhorned Tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis

Clin Infect Dis. 2020 Jan 2;70(2):314-316. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciz449.

Abstract

We present the case summary of the first human recognized to have been bitten by the Haemaphysalis longicornis tick in the United States, which occurred in New York State. Subsequent field studies confirmed that this tick was present in multiple geographic locations near the patient's residence, including on manicured lawns.

Keywords: Haemaphysalis longicornis; Asian longhorned tick; Lyme disease; tick; tick bite.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bites and Stings*
  • Bites, Human*
  • Humans
  • Ixodidae*
  • New York
  • Ticks*
  • United States