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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.