The invasive longhorned tick species is posing new health risks as scientists warn that it could potentially lead to an Ehrlichiosis infection, a bacterial infection that could be fatal if left untreated. Increasing temperatures means shorter winters and more opportunities for tick bites in at least 21 states where the species has been spotted.  For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: nbcnews.com » Subscribe to NBC News: nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Watch more NBC video: bit.ly/MoreNBCNews » Subscribe to Here's the Scoop podcast: nbcnews.com/heres-the-scoop-daily-podcast NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, TODAY.com, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in ...