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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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   Can a tick bite cause Lyme disease?

   • Lyme disease results from the bite of an infected tick. It can cause many symptoms, including a bull’s-eye rash and joint pain, and may result in post-Lyme disease syndrome. Lyme disease was first recognized in the town of Old Lyme, Connecticut, in 1975.

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › lyme-diseaseLyme disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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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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   Aug 16, 2022 · 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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   May 14, 2024 · Key points. Lyme disease bacteria causing human infection in the United States are spread to people by blacklegged ( Ixodes) ticks. In general, infected ticks must be attached for more than 24 hours to transmit infection; prompt tick removal can prevent transmission.

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   May 14, 2024 · Key points. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread to people through the bite of blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system.

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   Check for ticks daily. Ticks can hide under the armpits, behind the knees, in the hair, and in the groin. Tumble clothes in a dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill ticks on dry clothing after you come indoors. If the clothes are damp, dry them completely and then dry for 10 minutes on high heat.

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   Feb 28, 2024 · Stages. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Treatment. Transmission. Risk factors. Prevention. Outlook. FAQ. Takeaway. Lyme disease results from the bite of an infected tick. It can cause many symptoms,...