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A photo of a woman's leg with the typical bull's-eye rash associated with Lyme disease
Lyme Disease

What ticks carry Lyme disease?

Lyme disease is a serious illness caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. It’s primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. These ticks act as carriers, picking up the bacteria when they feed on small animals like mice and then passing it on when they bite humans.

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A photo of a woman's leg with the typical bull's-eye rash associated with Lyme disease
Lyme Disease

What is Lyme Disease?

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted through tick bites. It’s named after Lyme, Connecticut, where it was first identified. While not extremely common, cases have been increasing in recent years, especially in certain regions of the United States and other parts of the world.

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