Anaplasmosis Cases Surge in Pennsylvania as Tick Borne Illnesses Rise
Janine Hauck's life unraveled after a single tick bite, but her story mirrors a statewide surge in anaplasmosis cases that Pennsylvania public health officials are struggling to contain.
The disease, transmitted by deer ticks, has seen a 50% increase in Allegheny County in 2025 compared to 2024, with 97 cases reported the previous year. Countywide infections have risen 384% since 2019, while statewide cases have nearly doubled annually since 2020.
Ronnie Das said:
"People don't get how bad a tick bite could affect your life."
Emily Struckoff said:
"The earlier it's caught, the better."
Deer ticks, which transmit anaplasmosis, are present in all 67 Pennsylvania counties. Symptoms include chronic fatigue, dizziness, and bleeding problems. Hauck spent $60,000 on treatment before switching to herbal remedies.
Prevention measures include permethrin-treated clothing and thorough tick checks. Infected ticks require 12-24 hours of attachment to transmit the disease. No independent expert commentary was included in the source.
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