New Milford man dies after contracting tick-borne illness
<p>A man from New Milford has died after contracting a tick-borne illness.</p>
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Aug 24, 2017, 12:33 PM
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Updated 2,707 days ago
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A man from New Milford has died after contracting a tick-borne illness.
According to the state medical examiner's office, Michael Yoder, 55, died after contracting an infection from a tick bite.
The illness is caused by a parasite that gives people flu-like symptoms.
In severe cases, the disease can cause anemia that leads to organ failure.
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