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. In addition to the information we have provided, we encourage you to visit the links to other tick-borne diseases, which appear to the right.

To Submit a Disease Report:
Tel: 800 821 5821
Fax: 800 293 7534

For More Information About Tick-borne Diseases:
Tel: Tel: 207 287-7267
Fax: 207 287-8186
amy.sonricker@maine.gov

You may also visit the Federal CDC website at CDC.gov