Aberdeen Team Studies Tick-Borne Threats to Protect 1 Military Base
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Updated · DVIDS · Jul 20
Aberdeen Team Studies Tick-Borne Threats to Protect 1 Military Base
1 articles · Updated · DVIDS · Jul 20
Summary
Aberdeen Proving Ground researchers are trapping white-footed mice and collecting ticks to test both animals and parasites for pathogens in a field study led by Dr. Robyn Nadolny.
The work is aimed at spotting and mitigating local risks from Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Ehrlichiosis before they spread more widely among personnel.
Those illnesses can sideline service members with lost duty days and long-term complications, making tick surveillance a force-health issue tied directly to mission readiness.
Targeted prevention measures informed by the findings can include treated uniforms, landscape management, tailored health briefings and focused diagnostic testing around the Maryland installation.