Lyme Disease

Category: Science & Technology / Environment — Infectious Disease

  • Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused mainly by bacteria of the genus Borrelia.
  • It is transmitted primarily through the bite of infected Ixodes ticks.
  • It is a vector-borne disease.
  • Early symptoms may include fever, fatigue, headache and a characteristic skin rash.
  • If untreated, infection can affect the joints, nervous system and heart.
  • Prevention focuses on avoiding tick bites and removing attached ticks promptly.

Key Pointer: Lyme disease → Borrelia → Ixodes tick → Vector-borne disease.