Lyme disease is a potentially dangerous bacterial infection caused by a deer tick. Read on to understand what causes Lyme disease.
Lyme Disease Causes
Lyme disease is caused by Borrelia bacteria. Deer ticks, or black-legged ticks, typically carry these bacteria. However, not every tick is a carrier.
The most common carriers of Lyme disease are immature deer ticks, referred to as nymphs. About the size of a pinhead, nymphs acquire the bacteria by feeding on small rodents like mice that are infected with B. burgdorferi. A person can contract Lyme disease only through the bite of an infected tick.
Conclusion
In this blog, we've delved into the causes of Lyme disease. Given its tricky diagnosis, investing in health insurance policy can provide a sense of security.
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