The disease often starts as a skin rash and can progress to more serious stages involving joint, nerve, or heart tissue.
Antibiotics are usually effective, especially if treatment starts early in the disease process.
Be aware of and avoid tick habitats, such as tall grass, bushes, brush and woods. A hat, long-sleeved shirt, and long pants tucked into socks. The use is tick repellents on the outside of clothing may be helpful. Wash your hands, disinfect the tweezers, and the bite site.