≈476,000 cases are diagnosed and treated per year in the United States and >200,000 cases per year in western Europe.
Lyme disease (Borreliosis)
General Information
No vaccine against Borreliosis is currently available, so tick awareness, appropriate clothing in tick-infested areas, and early removal of attached ticks remain the most important prevention measures.
Transmission
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected ticks.
Symptoms
Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migraines.
If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system. Most cases of Lyme disease can be treated successfully with a few weeks of antibiotics.
Epidemiology
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