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Fitness Influencer Left Paralyzed From Waist Down After Rare Tick Bite Infection Took Her Strength

Fitness Influencer Left Paralyzed From Waist Down After Rare Tick Bite Infection Took Her Strength

Credits: Instagram(@planthlete_maria)/Kennedy News & Media

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Tanya Dutt

Updated Jun 27, 2025 | 03:00 PM IST
SummaryFitness influencer Maria Palen was left paralyzed from the waist down after a tick bite triggered a rare parasitic infection. The vast majority of vector-borne diseases in the U.S. are caused by ticks and the viruses, bacteria, and parasites they carry and with no vaccines yet and limited treatment options, avoiding tick bites is our best bet in reducing the risk of tickborne illnesses.

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