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Lyme Disease Facts
Lyme is a spirochetal infection of multiple organ systems, causing a wide range of symptoms that mimic other diseases
Fewer than half of Lyme patients recall a tick bite or a rash
Treatment varies depending on how early a diagnosis is made. Long-standing disseminated disease may require longer and repeated treatment
No tests are available that prove a patient is cured
Lyme Disease Facts
The tick is second most important vehicle for disease in the world behind the mosquito. It is number one in the U.S.
A single bite from a tick can transmit multiple diseases.
There are 15 species of ticks in Virginia.
A female deer tick can lay up to 3,000 eggs at one time.
Lyme Disease Facts
Ticks are infected with the Lyme bacterium during the larvae stage of their development by feeding on infected white-footed mice.
Deer are the vehicle to carry the tick to different environments.
Deer that carry infected ticks are not infected with Lyme disease. Their blood carries a factor that breaks down the Lyme bacterium.
Tick Removal Tips
Using fine-tipped tweezers, grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible. Pull upward.
Try not to twist or jerk the tick when pulling out - may cause parts of the tick to remain in the skin.
Don't squeeze the tick.
Don't use alcohol, nail polish, petroleum jelly or heat to remove the tick.
Thoroughly disinfect the site after removal; wash hands with soap and water.
Seal the tick in a plastic bag, store in freezer and bring to local health department for testing.