The state is investigating a fatal case of ehrlichiosis in Floyd County. It’s a tick disease that causes flu-like symptoms, but if left untreated, could kill you. The Indiana Department of Health warns Hoosiers to take precautions against tick bites.
IDOH said Hoosiers are at risk for tick-borne illnesses in every part of the state — and not just Lyme disease. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, for example, can be fatal if it’s not treated in the first few days. IDOH urges Hoosiers who feel sick after finding a tick on them to see a doctor immediately. Most tick diseases can be treated with antibiotics.
IDOH said to wear bug spray with DEET when you go outside — or another Environmental Protection Agency-approved ingredient. You should always check for ticks on your body and clothes when you come inside…