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Ticks in Parks: What UNC Charlotte Found | Charlotte News
UNC Charlotte researchers are on the hunt for ticks in local parks this summer, testing them for diseases like Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever — and so far, no Lyme disease-carrying blacklegged ticks have been found. With a new grant, they’re expanding their surveillance to 42 Mecklenburg County parks, including Freedom Park, prioritizing high-traffic spots where families spend time outdoors. Led by Professor Rafael Vieira and student public health advocates like Ieman Khan, the project aims to protect community health by mapping tick risks. As tick season winds down, they’re racing to…
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