Lyme disease symptoms and how to get tested
dailyrecord.co.ukAs summer continues, people more people are heading outdoors to make the most of the seasonal weather. However, those who enjoy spending time in green spaces should be aware of the effects of Lyme disease.
According to the NHS, Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be spread to humans by infected ticks. It is treatable if caught early, so it is vital to know its symptoms, consequences, and prevention.
Here is everything you need to know about Lyme disease, as reported by My London news. Lyme disease is an infection that can be passed to people when they are bitten by an infected tick.People are most likely to encounter ticks when doing activities in the countryside or other green spaces such as woodland, some urban parks or gardens.They do not fly or jump but climb on to animals or humans as they brush past.Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a morning and lunchtime newsletter covering the latest headlines every day.We also send coronavirus updates at 5pm on weekdays, and a round up of the week's must-read stories on Sunday afternoons.Signing up is simple, easy and free.You can pop your email address into the sign up box above, hit Subscribe and we'll do the rest.Alternatively, you can sign up and check out the rest of our newsletters here.Ticks are small, spider-like creatures which feed on the blood of birds and mammals, including humans.They vary in size, usually between 1mm to 1cm long and they have either six or eight legs.Ticks are most active in the spring and summer months when the weather warms up but can be found all year round.There are estimated to be around 3,000 cases of Lyme disease diagnosed in England each year.In the UK, Lyme
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