Lyme Disease

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is a tick-related illness caused mostly in eastern to mid-west regions of the United States. Symptoms usually begin a month after a tick bite and mimic those of other diseases, making it difficult to diagnose. Infection starts with a red rash near the tick bite. Fever, headache, fatigue, stiff neck, muscle and joint pain can follow. Lyme disease is treated with antibiotics.

Information for the General Public

• Fact Sheet
• Protection against Mosquitoes, Ticks, & Other Insects & Arthropods

Information for Public Health Departments

• Disease Plan
• Case Report Form

Information for Clinicians

• Diagnosis/Testing Booklet
• Diagnosis/Testing Flyer
• Testing Algorithm
• Exlanation of Laboratory Testing

Education & Prevention

• Preventing Ticks on People
• Preventing Ticks on Pets
• Preventing Ticks in the Yard
• Removing a Tick

Resources

• American Lyme Disease Foundation
• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
• Mayo Clinic
• MedLine Plus
• National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health
• Travelers’ Health