As if Lyme disease weren’t enough of a problem, another tick-borne illness, babesiosis, is on the rise in Maine. We’ll learn about the outlook for the state’s tick population given the mild winter weather and climate change. Our experts will address how to prevent and treat the range of diseases caused by ticks, mosquitos and other vectors.
Panelists:
Chuck Lubelczyk, field biologist & vector ecologist, MaineHealth Institute for Research; adjunct faculty instructor, University of Southern Maine
Rob Smith, director, Division of Infectious Diseases, Maine Medical Center; MaineHealth Institute for Research Vector-Borne Disease Laboratory; specializing in internal medicine and infectious disease
Megan Porter, veterinarian, public health educator, Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention
VIP Caller:
Griffin Dill, integrated pest management professional; coordinator, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Tick Lab.
