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Sep 2024
21m 9s

Tick Talk: A Conversation on Lyme, Babes...

Ria Mulherkar
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One thing possibly more annoying than tick bites is trying to study the various tick-borne illnesses and keeping them straight! Have no fear, in this episode 3rd year medical student, Alexis Seery, will discuss several high yield tick-borne illnesses. If this topic has you ‘itching’ to learn more, be sure to tune in and check it out!

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