The ability of a material to conduct electrical energy is known as its conductivity. Not surprisingly, materials that are good conductors have high conductivity, while materials that are good insulators have low conductivity.
Babesiosis is a rare, severe and sometimes fatal tick-borne disease caused by various types of Babesia, a microscopic parasite that infects red blood cells. In New York state, the causative parasite is Babesia microti.
1 Babesiosis, a tick-borne disease caused by the Babesia parasite, is a relatively common infection in dogs, but has not been reported in domestic cats in the U.S.  Dogs who spend time outdoors and in wooded areas are at increased risk for tick-borne infections like babesiosis, especially during the summer months.