Lyme Disease Cases Soar in Michigan Amid Rapid Tick Population Growth

9 articles · Updated · WXYZ 7 Action News Detroit · Apr 21

Lyme disease cases in Michigan have nearly quadrupled since 2022 as blacklegged tick populations surge across the state.
Health officials report over 2,100 cases in 2025, up from just over 550 in 2022, with ticks spreading into more populated areas.
Residents are urged to take precautions outdoors, as Michigan is now classified a high-incidence state for Lyme disease by the CDC.

With cases soaring in some counties, which Michigan neighborhoods are the new Lyme hotspots?

Beyond Lyme, a fatal red meat allergy from ticks is spreading. What is this new threat?

Are Michigan's mild winters creating a permanent, year-round tick threat for suburban families?

Is Michigan's Lyme surge a true epidemic, or an illusion created by better awareness?

Is the new Lyme vaccine's four-dose regimen a practical solution for Michigan's crisis?

Can a psychedelic drug offer the first real hope for chronic Lyme disease sufferers?