Infectious disease expert Kris Paolino, MD, is an assistant professor of medicine and of microbiology and immunology at Upstate.
Anaplasmosis: a lesser-known disease spread by tick bites
Like Lyme disease, the tick-borne illness anaplasmosis threatens Central New Yorkers who enjoy the outdoors. Seven cases of anaplasmosis were confirmed early this summer in Onondaga County, a marked increase in recent years. Infectious disease expert Kris Paolino, MD, explains reasons for the increase, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment -- along with tips for preventing tick bites. Paolino is an assistant professor of medicine and microbiology and immunology at Upstate.