Lyme disease can spread to people via infected ticks
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A new approach to diagnosing Lyme disease could help people receive treatment sooner, reducing the risk of long-term complications.
Lyme disease is caused by bacteria in the genus Borrelia and is transmitted to people through tick bites. Initial symptoms may include a fever, headache or loss of energy, which can develop into ongoing fatigue and aches, particularly if not promptly treated using antibiotics.
Doctors can diagnose the condition if they spot its distinctive bullseye-shaped rash, but around 30 per cent of people with Lyme disease don’t develop it.…
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