<em>Ixodes scapularis</em> (IMAGE) University of Maryland Caption Ixodes scapularis ticks transmit the pathogens of Lyme disease, resulting a multisystem illness in a variety of animals and humans. The image shows bottom side a live Ixodes tick as seen under a confocal immunofluorescence microscope. Credit Dr. Utpal Pal, University of Maryland Usage Restrictions Credit Dr. Utpal Pal, University of Maryland 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.