Lyme Disease – Microbiologics Blog

Microorganisms You’ll Meet on Your Next Camping Trip

Amanda Yasgar June 15, 2017 2 Comments

Given the opportunity, I would venture to say most people enjoy spending time outside. This is certainly the case for many microbiologists. Our home state of Minnesota is nicknamed “The Land of 10,000 Lakes.” We’re lucky to have many beautiful…
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Clinical Micro, Microbiology, Water Micro

camping, Lyme Disease, mosquitoes, outdoors, ticks

Tiny Pests – Big Problems

microbiologics May 25, 2017 1 Comment

Mosquitoes, ticks, Cryptosporidium and Giardia. What do these blood-feeding and internal parasites have in common? All four are found in our home state, Minnesota, and cause diseases that increase with the arrival of warm weather. The Minnesota Department of Health…
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