Lyme disease

A case of Lyme disease has been reported in Koovapady, Ernakulam district of Kerala.

About Lyme disease:

• Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and rarely, Borrelia mayonii.
• It is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks.
• It is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States.
• Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans.
• If left untreated, infection can spread to joints causing arthritis, the heart, and the nervous system.
• Most cases of Lyme disease can be treated successfully with antibiotics like doxycycline or amoxicillin.

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