Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by tick bites. Most commonly found in the fields as squirrels, mice, birds and other small animals carry the Lyme bacteria. It requires at least two days to transmit the bacteria if attached to the skin. The following info graphic has the latest available information on Lyme disease prevention and detection.
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