Lyme Disease

     Lyme disease is transmitted through ticks.  The infected tick carries a corkscrew-shaped bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto.  That is the bacteria that causes most cases of Lyme disease in the U.S., but is caused by bacteria of the sane genus in Europe.  Lyme disease causes headaches, chills, fever, fatigue, joint aches, swollen lymph nodes, and the infamous bulls eye rash.  Most people experience these symptoms in a matter of weeks.  If left untreated, this disease can affect your joints and your nervous system.

     Lyme disease was named after the town of Lyme, Connecticut because the first case of Lyme disease in 1975 was reported there.  The cause of Lyme disease remained a mystery until William Borgdofer found the cause in 1982.
     Lyme disease is a very serious illness but can prevented.  The easiest way to prevent Lyme disease is to wear lightly colored clothes that cover your whole body while in the woods.  You should also wear 100% deet tick repellent when doing activities outside.  Lyme disease is a terrible disease that can be avoided, so follow these tips and you can save yourself the trouble.   

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