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Which ticks occur in North America?

North America has multiple medically important tick species whose ranges overlap, including blacklegged, lone star, American dog and Rocky Mountain wood ticks; CDC regional guidance should be used.

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Short answer

North America has multiple medically important tick species whose ranges overlap, including blacklegged, lone star, American dog and Rocky Mountain wood ticks; CDC regional guidance should be used.

At a glance

North America has multiple medically important tick species whose ranges overlap, including blacklegged, lone star, American dog and Rocky Mountain wood ticks; CDC regional guidance should be used. Distribution records change as surveillance improves. Check a current official map and consider recent travel rather than assuming a tick found in one place originated there.

Key takeaways

• North America has multiple medically important tick species whose ranges overlap, including blacklegged, lone star, American dog and Rocky Mountain wood ticks; CDC regional guidance should be used.

• Distribution records change as surveillance improves. Check a current official map and consider recent travel rather than assuming a tick found in one place originated there.

• Combine this information with current official guidance and the circumstances of the actual exposure; one feature or observation is rarely conclusive.

Direct answer

North America has multiple medically important tick species whose ranges overlap, including blacklegged, lone star, American dog and Rocky Mountain wood ticks; CDC regional guidance should be used.

Put it in context

Distribution records change as surveillance improves. Check a current official map and consider recent travel rather than assuming a tick found in one place originated there.

What to do with this information

Combine this information with current official guidance and the circumstances of the actual exposure; one feature or observation is rarely conclusive.