What Is Lyme Disease? Symptoms, Treatment, and How To Prevent It

lyme disease

Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia and is acquired from the bite of an infected tick. Lyme disease is so prevalent that it is the most common tick-borne infectious disease in the United States. Like many infectious diseases, the initial symptoms are vague (such as fever, muscle soreness, and headache) making diagnosis difficult. […]