Toxoplasmosis

A single-celled parasite called Toxoplasma gondii causes a disease known as toxoplasmosis. While the parasite is found throughout the world, it is believed more than 60 million people in the United States may be infected with the Toxoplasma parasite.

The tick species pictured below and pathogens transmitted by them are a significant threat to human and animal health.

1st Photo

Ixodes texanus - University of Wisconsin- Madison

2nd Photo

Male Ixodes texanus- Georgia Southern University