What is Lyme’s Disease?
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks (also known as deer ticks). Here are the key points about Lyme disease: Causes of Lyme Disease: It’s primarily caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi in North America, while other Borrelia species can cause it in Europe and Asia. Transmission Lyme of Disease: The disease is spread through tick bites, usually from ticks in the Ixodes genus. Lyme Disease Symptoms: Early symptoms typically include: A characteristic expanding red rash called erythema migrans (often described as a “bull’s-eye” rash) but can also include Stages: Lyme […]