About Lyme Disease General information on Lyme disease including prevention and what to do after a tick bite.

Sep 24, 2024 · The bacteria that cause Lyme disease in the United States, Borrelia burgdorferi and, rarely, B. mayonii, are spread to people through the bites of infected ticks.

Aug 26, 2024 · In the United States, Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and rarely, Borrelia mayonii. It occurs most commonly in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic, and …

LYME DISEASE Lyme disease is caused by bacteria called Borrelia Ticks can attach to any part of the human body but prefer hard-to-see areas such as the groin, armpits, and scalp. In most …

May 15, 2024 · The most common co-infection with Lyme disease is anaplasmosis, which occurs in up to ~10% of patients with Lyme disease. Other co-infections, including ba besiosis, …

Jan 31, 2025 · Lyme disease is an illness caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi and spread by blacklegged ticks. Although most people recover completely when treated with a 2- to 4 …

May 15, 2024 · Seek medical attention if you observe any of these symptoms and have recently had a tick bite, live in an area known for Lyme disease, or have recently traveled to an area …

A healthcare provider must estimate the pre-test likelihood that a patient has Lyme disease in order to under stand the positive and negative predictive values of tests for Lyme disease. …

Feb 7, 2025 · Appendix A: Type and Duration of Precautions Recommended for Selected Infections and Conditions from the Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing …

May 15, 2024 · Relapsing fever is caused by several species of Borrelia bacteria, which are distantly related to the bacteria that cause Lyme disease. Relapsing fever Borrelia infections …