Untreated, Lyme disease can cause a wide range of symptoms that may involve many body systems - the nervous system, joints, skin, and heart to name a few. But before you panic, read on for information that can help you assess your risk of Lyme disease and find out what you can do to prevent getting Lyme disease. And if you're at risk because you've been bitten, early detection and treatment can improve your recovery a lot. These ticks acquire the bacteria from mice and then infect humans by biting them and passing the bacteria into a person's bloodstream. Because the ticks are hard to find, it's important to be aware of the symptoms of Lyme disease.
Ticks are tiny - and it's easy to overlook a tick bite.
Many people who get Lyme disease don't remember getting bitten. The good news is, most tick bites don't result in Lyme disease. The Nemours Foundation is a nonprofit organization devoted to children's health and is the largest physician practice delivering subspecialty pediatric care in the United States. Inc. All rights reserved. TeensHealth and TeensHealth.org are Service Marks of The Nemours Foundation.