Deer Ticks (IMAGE) PLOS Caption Deer ticks (Ixodes scapularis) were infected with B. burgdorferi. Credit Image Credit: Melissa J. Caimano, University of Connecticut Health Center. Usage Restrictions Please use this image with the image credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.