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Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted through the bite of infected black-legged ticks. Early treatment with antibiotics is usually effective.

476,000 cases per year
Severity: Moderate
Not Contagious
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At a Glance

What is it?
Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted through the bite of infected black-legged ticks. Early
Who it affects
All ages, outdoor enthusiasts

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Sources & References

  1. Mayo Clinic — mayoclinic.org
  2. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — cdc.gov
  4. MedlinePlus — medlineplus.gov
  5. World Health Organization (WHO) — who.int
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