Lyme Disease | Lyme Disease | CDC About Lyme Disease General information on Lyme disease including prevention and what to do after a tick bite
How Lyme Disease Spreads | Lyme Disease | CDC The bacteria that cause Lyme disease in the United States, Borrelia burgdorferi and, rarely, B mayonii, are spread to people through the bites of infected ticks
About Lyme Disease | Lyme Disease | CDC In the United States, Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and rarely, Borrelia mayonii It occurs most commonly in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic, and upper-Midwest regions
Lyme Disease: What You Need to Know - Centers for Disease Control and . . . LYME DISEASE Lyme disease is caused by bacteria called Borrelia Ticks can attach to any part of the human body but prefer hard-to-see areas such as the groin, armpits, and scalp In most cases, the tick must be attached and fill with blood before Lyme disease bacteria can be transmitted
Testing and Diagnosis for Lyme disease | Lyme Disease | CDC The most common co-infection with Lyme disease is anaplasmosis, which occurs in up to ~10% of patients with Lyme disease Other co-infections, including ba besiosis, Powassan virus disease, and hard tick relapsing fever, occur less frequently
Signs and Symptoms of Untreated Lyme Disease Seek medical attention if you observe any of these symptoms and have recently had a tick bite, live in an area known for Lyme disease, or have recently traveled to an area where Lyme disease occurs
Laboratory Diagnostic Testing for Borrelia burgdorferi Infection A healthcare provider must estimate the pre-test likelihood that a patient has Lyme disease in order to under stand the positive and negative predictive values of tests for Lyme disease Fortunately, there are resources available to assist providers in making this judgement
Chronic Symptoms and Lyme Disease | Lyme Disease | CDC Lyme disease is an illness caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi and spread by blacklegged ticks Although most people recover completely when treated with a 2- to 4-week course of oral antibiotics, some can have prolonged symptoms of fatigue, body aches, or difficulty thinking
Lyme disease: What you need to know - CDC Stacks Lyme Disease Lyme disease is caused by bacteria called 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 Lyme disease is an infection caused by migrans