In Piney Point Village, residents are advised to take precautions against ticks. A bacterial infection can be spread through their bites. This infection is caused by a specific bacterium and can also be transmitted through contact with infected animals or contaminated water.

Further information is available from health officials. They are warning people to protect themselves from this rare disease. Symptoms can be severe if not treated early.

Details about the disease and how it is spread can be found through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or local health officials.