Lyme disease is a significant public health concern, affecting approximately 476,000 individuals in the US each year.
About Lyme disease:
It is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi.
Transmission: It is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks, often referred to as deer ticks.
It cannot spread between humans, from pets to humans, through air, food, or water or lice, mosquitoes, fleas, and flies also do not transmit it.
It is prevalent in wooded and grassy areas worldwide, particularly during warmer months. It is most commonly reported in North America, Europe and some parts of Asia.
Symptoms:
It starts between 3 to 30 days after an infected tick bites you.
It commonly manifests with symptoms such as fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic "bull's-eye" red rash called erythema migrans (EM).
Erythema migrans serve as a hallmark sign, aiding in the early diagnosis and management of this tick-borne illness.
If it is left untreated, it can lead to more severe complications affecting the joints, heart and nervous system.
Treatment: The standard treatment for Lyme disease is antibiotics, such as doxycycline or amoxicillin, especially in the early stages.
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