A rare Bourbon virus case, transmitted by the lone star tick, has been confirmed in a Long Island patient, marking the first instance in New York. Health experts are warning about the virus, noting there is currently no cure or vaccine.

A dangerous tick species, the lone star tick, is rapidly spreading from south to north due to climate change, causing concern in many countries. This tick is known to cause an allergy to red meat and moves three times faster than other species.

A woman in Pictou County, Nova Scotia, has been diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome, a rare allergy to meat and dairy caused by lone star tick bites, which has significantly impacted her life.

YouTuber Rusty Cage gained widespread attention for his unusual experiment testing the survival capabilities of a Lone Star tick, which he filmed enduring five days underwater, loud music, and a 24-hour freezer test.