07/02/2024
What Is Lyme Disease
As the weather gets warmer and life moves outdoors, it’s a good time to think about protecting yourself from biting pests. One of those pesky biters to watch out for are ticks. You may know that being bitten by a blacklegged tick (or deer tick) can give you Lyme disease. Often called “the great imitator,”(1) Lyme disease can be serious if left untreated. It’s also sometimes difficult to diagnose and more common than you might think.
Every year in the United States about 30,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Information from other sources suggests there may be as many 476,000 Americans diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease each year.�
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can cause fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash. If left untreated, Lyme disease can spread to the joints, heart, and nervous system. Call (901)763-7006 to schedule your tick borne panel to determine if you have an active infection. Learn More https://integrativewellness.org/lyme/