Even the patients that start later with treatment still have a really good chance of being cured. Experts in the study of Lyme disease feel that 3 weeks of oral antibiotics will cure most patients with early infection. It has become an epidemic in some areas in the world, such as Northern America. In 1996 there were almost 4900 cases of Lyme in New York State. Most of the state's cases occur on Long Island.
People have to be very careful and cautious when dealing with ticks.
Place tick in a plastic container, such as a film canister, on an alcohol soaked cotton ball. Mail in a cardboard box, clearly labeled. Work Cited Gorman, Christine. Time, July 28, 60. Safeguard Your Health.