tick-borne
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of tick-borne
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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Biologists test the capybaras weekly to confirm they haven’t caught Brazilian spotted fever—a tick-borne disease often fatal to humans.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
The tick-borne disease has been spreading across the U.S., but there have been few good medical options beyond antibiotics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Climate change is among a cocktail of factors fueling an increase in tick-borne illnesses across the country, as warming temperatures allow parasites to march into new areas and lengthen their season.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2025
"Probably when I was about 14 or 15, I got a tick-borne illness... and that's when my symptoms started," she recalled.
From BBC • Oct. 8, 2024
"The tick season is starting earlier and with more active ticks in a wider range. This means that the number of tick bites is going up and with it, the tick-borne diseases."
From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2024
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