One to watch out for.
Cases of Lyme disease is steadily on the rise in the UK. It is an infection caused by a spiral-shaped bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi, which is predominantly spread to humans through the bite of an infected tick.
Ticks are mainly found in grassy areas and woodland but have also been found in town and city parks and residential gardens. It is estimated that around 10 per cent of ticks, which can vary from the size of a poppy seed to a baked bean, in the UK carry Lyme disease. However, Lyme disease can be treated relatively easily if spotted quickly and the NHS has outlined some tell-tale signs to look out for. These include a circular or oval rash around a tick bite, which can appear up to three months after being bitten.
One of the most difficult aspect of the disease is the fact that in some people, they develop the more severe symptoms months or years later after being bitten - this makes it even harder to treat. The more severe symptoms can include joint pain and swelling, nerve problems, memory problems, and heart problems.
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