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| Lymes Disease |
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms
include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called
erythema migrans. If left untreated, infection can spread to joints,
the heart, and the nervous system.
Lyme disease is diagnosed
based on symptoms, physical findings (e.g., rash), and the possibility
of exposure to infected ticks. Laboratory testing is helpful if used
correctly and performed with validated methods. Most cases of Lyme
disease can be treated successfully with a few weeks of antibiotics.
Steps to prevent
Lyme disease include using insect repellent, removing ticks promptly,
applying pesticides, and reducing tick habitat. The ticks that transmit
Lyme disease can occasionally transmit other tickborne diseases as well.
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