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   Which tick causes Lyme disease?

   • 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.

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   Do ticks carry Lyme disease?

   • 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. Ticks feed on blood by attaching to a host's skin.

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   How is Lyme disease diagnosed?

   • The primary symptom is a rash, but it may not be present in up to 20% of cases. Diagnosis for Lyme disease must be made by a healthcare provider experienced in recognizing Lyme disease. Diagnosis is usually based on symptoms and a history of a tick bite. Testing is generally done to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other conditions.

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   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.

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   Anaplasmosis. Babesiosis. Colorado tick fever. Powassan encephalitis. Tularemia. Ehrlichiosis. Relapsing fever. Who is at risk for Lyme disease? Factors that can increase your risk for getting Lyme disease include: Working or spending time outdoors in areas where the black-legged deer tick or Western black-legged deer tick is found.

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   Jan 20, 2023 · The Lyme disease bacteria causing human infection in the United States, Borrelia burgdorferi and, rarely, B. mayonii, are spread to people through the bites of infected ticks. Borrelia burgdorferi is spread primarily by the blacklegged tick (or deer tick, lxodes scapularis ) in the northeastern, mid-Atlantic, and north-central United States ...

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   May 21, 2021 · The signs and symptoms of Lyme disease; The likelihood that the patient has been exposed to infected blacklegged ticks; The possibility that other illnesses may cause similar symptoms; Results of laboratory tests, when indicated; Laboratory testing. CDC currently recommends a two-step testing process for Lyme disease.

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   Overview. A reddish rash or skin lesion known as erythema migraines (EM) starts as a small red spot at the site of the tick bite. What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi, which you can get if an infected deer tick (also called black-legged tick) bites you.

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   A person who notices a tick bite and gets a bullseye rash will typically get a Lyme disease diagnosis. Treatment can start right away without any testing. Another straightforward example would be a person who has spent time outdoors in an area where Lyme disease is common.