lone star tick
Allergy-inducing bloodsucker
The lone star tick is a species of tick found primarily in the southeastern and eastern United States, named for the distinctive white spot on the adult female's back.
It aggressively bites humans and can transmit diseases including ehrlichiosis.
Bites from lone star ticks have been linked to alpha-gal syndrome, an allergic reaction to red meat.
Eight-legged wingless arthropod
- eight-leggedPossessing four pairs of limbs
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
- arthropodJointed-limb invertebrate phylum
- ectoparasiteOrganism feeding on host externally
larvae · nymph · adult · molt · engorgement · bloodmeal · anticoagulant · mouthparts
Disease-causing microorganism
- transmissionSending of information
- vectorQuantity with direction
- feverElevated body temperature
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
infection · incubation · symptoms · fatigue · headache · diagnosis · antibiotics
Second-largest American state
- woodlandForested land area
- grasslandTreeless herb-covered ecosystem
- meadowGrassy field for grazing
- underbrushDense low forest vegetation
leaf litter · white-tailed deer · wildlife · forest edge · humid · vegetation · habitat · rural
Severe systemic allergic reaction
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
- allergic reactionImmune system's hostile response
- histamineAllergy-response compound
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
urticaria · angioedema · pruritus · epinephrine · antibodies · allergen · allergist · cross-reactivity
Causes strong aversion
- DEETInsect-repelling chemical compound
- permethrinSynthetic bug-killing compound
- removalAct of taking away
- tweezersPincerlike gripping instrument
protective clothing · long sleeves · showering · avoidance · inspection · embedded · landscaping
arachnid
Eight-legged wingless arthropod
- eight-leggedPossessing four pairs of limbs
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
- arthropodJointed-limb invertebrate phylum
ectoparasite · larvae · nymph · adult · molt · engorgement · bloodmeal · anticoagulant · mouthparts · questing
pathogen
Disease-causing microorganism
- transmissionSending of information
- vectorQuantity with direction
- feverElevated body temperature
rash · infection · incubation · symptoms · fatigue · headache · diagnosis · antibiotics
Texas
Second-largest American state
underbrush · leaf litter · white-tailed deer · wildlife · forest edge · humid · vegetation · habitat · rural · suburban
anaphylaxis
Severe systemic allergic reaction
- hypersensitivityExaggerated response to stimuli
- allergic reactionImmune system's hostile response
- histamineAllergy-response compound
hives · urticaria · angioedema · pruritus · epinephrine · antibodies · allergen · allergist · cross-reactivity · anaphylactic shock
repellent
Causes strong aversion
- DEETInsect-repelling chemical compound
- permethrinSynthetic bug-killing compound
- removalAct of taking away
tweezers · protective clothing · long sleeves · showering · avoidance · inspection · embedded · landscaping