Article: Lyme disease in Vermont.(Disease/Disorder overview)

WHAT IS LYME DISEASE?

Lyme disease is an infection caused by spirochetes called Borrelia burgdorferi. The infection is transmitted by the bite of black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis), known as deer ticks, and western black-legged ticks (Ixodes pacificus). Lyme disease, which can affect the skin, heart, nerves, or joints, is an infection that can be cured with antibiotic therapy.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF LYME DISEASE?

There are three stages of Lyme disease: early, early disseminated and late Lyme disease.

Symptoms--First Stage

The first stage of Lyme disease is called early Lyme disease. Early Lyme disease usually causes one ...

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