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Welcome to the Babesiosis Resource Center

This webpage serves as an educational resource for babesiosis, a disease spread by ticks. The Q and A section provides answers to common questions you may have about babesiosis, tick removal and personal protection methods. The site also has information about tick identification, and proper use of repellent.
 

 

Babesiosis Links

What is Babesiosis?

Babesiosis Q & A

Tick Identification

Distribution of Deer Ticks in Maine

Proper Use of Insect Repellents (Q & A)

Prevention of Tick-borne Diseases

 

 

Babesiosis

 

 

For concerns about diagnosis or treatment of vector-borne diseases please contact a health care provider.
To report a case of vector-borne disease, please call: 1-800-821-5821 or fax 1-800-293-7534
For questions about vector-borne disease surveillance please email: amy.sonricker@maine.gov

Federal CDC Website

www.cdc.gov

External Links

Federal CDC Website on Babesiosis

Maine Medical Center Vector Borne Disease Lab

Online Services

Disease Reporting