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Times Union: Expert says NY bound to see increasing tick-borne disease in 2025

July 8, 2025 Robert Webster Jr.

2025 is already turning out to be a banner year for ticks. Infectious disease expert Dr. Arthur Gran talked to the TU about the rise in cases and symptoms to watch for.

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WNYT: Tick Season Means Increase in Cases of Lyme and Other Diseases

June 18, 2025 Courtney Weisberg

Dr. Arthur Gran of Troy Infectious Disease, talks to WNYT about the rise in tick-borne illnesses.

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WNYT: Prevention Key to Avoiding Tick Bites

April 18, 2021 Courtney Weisberg

Arthur Gran, M.D., of Troy Infectious Diseases, appeared on WNYT/NewsChannel 13 to discuss tick-borne diseases, the most common being Lyme Disease.

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LiveSmart: Spending Time Outdoors this Summer? Be Alert for Ticks

July 17, 2020 Robert Webster Jr.

Lyme is still the most common tick-borne illness that people could come into contact with when spending time outside, but others are starting to make their way into the Capital Region.

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LiveSmart: Warmer Weather Means an Explosion of Ticks, Disease

March 27, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

The return of warmer weather also means, unfortunately, a return of everyone’s least-favorite, blood-sucking parasite – ticks.

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Times Union: Tick-Borne Anaplasmosis on the Rise in Capital Region

July 22, 2017 Corporate Communications Staff

The Times Union spoke with Dr. John Janikas, director of emergency services for Samaritan, St. Mary’s, and Albany Memorial hospitals about anaplasmosis and babesiosis, which are on the rise in the Capital Region.

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LiveSmart: Be Alert for a Local Menace — Deer Ticks

August 26, 2015 Robert Webster Jr.

The Hudson Valley, including the Capital Region, has among the highest incidence of Lyme disease in the nation. LiveSmart offers tips on avoiding ticks.

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