What Is Lyme Disease
Lyme disease (also called borreliosis) is an infection you can get from the bite of a deer tick. A bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi causes the infection. Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne infectious disease in the U.S.
Initial symptoms of Lyme disease often include a “bullseye” rash, fever and fatigue. Without treatment, the infection can spread to many parts of your body. It can lead to complications that affect your nervous system, heart and joints.
Ticks are tiny creatures that can do a lot of damage to your health. That’s why you should be aware of where deer ticks live and do everything you can to prevent bites.
Source, Cleveland Clinic
11/17/2025