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In 1975 a group of mothers in Lyme, Connecticut started to become concerned. One after another, children began to exhibit signs of rheumatoid arthritis, a disease rare in children. Researchers, noting the geographical coincidence, soon identified the cause and by 1977 over 51 new cases of Lyme Disease had been identified.

Since then, the number of reported cases of Lyme disease has been growing steadily every year. A bacterial infection transmitted by the bite of the deer tick, in the United States Lyme disease is most often reported by people living in the northeast and the mid-atlantic coast states. The ticks are brown and generally about the size of the head of a pin. Their color and small size make them very difficult to spot even if you’re looking right at them.

If you are outside a lot during the warm summer months, you are much more likely to be exposed to Lyme disease carrying deer ticks. Walking through tall grass and low bushes can easily brush off a deer tick for golfers and hikers. Deer ticks will generally bite deer, birds and mice but any warm blooded animal will do.  Read more...

When people travel on camping vacations and holidays to wooded areas, it should be an enjoyable experience. Most of the time it is. However, Lyme disease which is caused by infected ticks can ruin a fun vacation or holiday.

Travelers, campers, and vacationers can be at risk for contracting Lyme disease, a serious, debilitating condition caused by being bitten by an infected tick.

What are the usual symptoms of Lyme disease?

Some symptoms of Lyme disease are the classic bull’s-eye red rash, fatigue or loss of energy, feeling sleepy, tingling and numbness, swollen and painful joints, memory loss, and feeling like you are catching the flu. Facial paralysis is a less common symptom.

Getting Lyme disease can make your life miserable and cause you a lot of pain and suffering if it is not diagnosed and treated immediately. The longer you wait before seeing a health care professional allows this disease to progress quickly and it may not be possible to lessen it’s effects.

How is Lyme disease usually spread?

Ticks bite and feed on animals such as mice, other small rodents, and deer. If any of these animals are carrying the Lyme disease bacteria, they can pass the bacteria on to the ticks. When people are bitten by an infected tick they may contract Lyme disease.  Read more...