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  1. Feb 10, 2023 · Lyme disease is caused by borrelia bacteria. In North America, the black-legged tick, also called the deer tick, mainly carry the bacteria. In Europe, a different species of borrelia causes Lyme disease. Ticks carry the bacteria. These ticks are known by a few names, including castor bean tick, sheep tick or deer tick. Tick bites

  2. Common symptoms of early localized Lyme disease include a rash or mild, flulike symptoms. Over time the Lyme disease bacteria can spread, or disseminate, to other parts of the body, causing more serious symptoms associated with early disseminated (Stage 2) or late disseminated (Stage 3) Lyme disease. This is more likely if you are not diagnosed ...

  3. Signs and symptoms of the second stage of Lyme disease (the early disseminated stage) may include: Multiple areas of rash. Paralysis of facial muscles ( Bell's palsy ). Heart block or an interruption of the electrical system of the heart. Areas of numbness or abnormal feelings ( neuropathy ).

  4. Dec 5, 2023 · Headache. Joint or muscle pain. Swollen lymph nodes. People treated during this stage often recover quickly and completely. Treatment involves 10 to 14 days of oral antibiotics. Unfortunately, 10% to 25% of cases may go unnoticed and progress to later stages of the disease.

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  6. Signs and symptoms of early Lyme disease can include: z An expanding skin rash, called erythema migrans z Fatigue z Chills and fever z Headache z Muscle and joint pain z Swollen lymph nodes Erythema migrans is often a reddish or purple-colored rash that appears 3–30 days after the bite of an infected tick.

  7. Symptoms of Stage 2 Lyme Disease. Symptoms of early disseminated Lyme disease (Stage 2) may occur weeks to months after the tick bite, and may include: Numbness or pain in the distribution of a nerve. Paralysis or weakness in the muscles of the face, especially a facial nerve palsy. Meningitis, characterized by severe headache, stiff neck, fever.