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Lyme Disease: How to Prevent It, and What to Do if a Tick Bites You

  • Lyme disease cases spiked in 2022 and 2023, with ticks transmitting the disease to humans.
  • This increase prompted the CDC to emphasize the importance of proper tick removal to prevent infection.
  • Ticks can transmit bacteria causing Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and Colorado tick fever.
  • Harker stated IV antibiotics may be used for cardiac issues; a pacemaker may be needed for heart block.
  • Researchers are actively working on a new Lyme disease vaccine, targeting the CspZ protein for the effort.
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Medical Xpress broke the news in on Monday, April 7, 2025.
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