LYME DISEASE (BORRELIOSIS)

Mrs. SONIA NR,
Page No. 36-38

Lyme disease one of the most common vector-borne disease caused by the bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi, first recognized in the year 1975 when many children were diagnosed as Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in a town named lyme. Researchers found that bites from infected deer ticks were responsible for the outbreak of arthritis. Although Lyme disease is most commonly found in the United States, it is also prevalent in parts of Europe and Asia. This disease can lead to a range of symptoms, making the individuals to recognize its signs early for better treatment.
Keywords: lyme, borreliosis, ticks, CDC