# 5323
Our favorite scary disease girl, Maryn McKenna, has just published a terrific article in Condé Nast’s SELF Magazine on the growing tide of tick borne illnesses across the United States.
As a Lymie who went misdiagnosed for years, and who after treatment still deals with post-Lyme syndrome, I identify greatly with the stories Maryn writes so eloquently about in this article.
But as she points out, it isn’t just Lyme disease any more; babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, STARI, and anaplasmosis are all carried by ticks, and on the rise.
Given the spread of these pathogens (even encroaching into large cities) - and how frequently they go undiagnosed - you really should put this article at the top of your morning’s reading list.
The Rising Dangers of Ticks
As tiny ticks proliferate across the country, they are spreading diseases you—and your doctor—probably haven't heard of. SELF investigates a growing threat to your health and the blood supply you depend on. —Maryn McKenna
