The bacterial infection that's spread to humans by insects – 5 symptoms to watch out for
PEOPLE are being warned about a bacterial infection that becomes a more glaring issue in
Lyme Disease is caused by a reaction to tick bites, which can be more common in hot
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Ticks live in sand dunes, woodland areas, and in long grass
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The first symptom includes a bullseye like rash
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Ticks tend to live on sand dunes, in long grass, and in woodland or bushy areas.
People spending time outdoors at the beach, hiking, or
Once bitten by an infected tick, the first symptom of a circular red rash will start to show.
The rash looks similar to a bullseye with the bite mark in the middle.
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It can appear up to three months after being bitten by a tick although they usually appear within the first four weeks.
Although not everyone with a tick bite will get a rash, it usually affects those who do develop it for several weeks.
Other fly-like symptoms will likely follow the rash.
These include a high temperature or feeling hot and shivery.
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A second symptom is headaches and a third is muscle or joint pain.
What is Lyme disease and how do ticks spread it?
PROPER PROCEDURE
And a fourth symptom is a feeling of tiredness, fatigue, or loss of energy.
The
"A tick bite can only cause Lyme disease in humans if the tick has bitten an infected animal."
But they stressed that ticks should be removed from your body as soon as possible.
To do this, you should check your entire body for ticks after being outside.
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And
Lyme disease can be prevented if the tick is removed within 36 hours.
Ticks can be removed from the body by using tweezers.
The HSE recommend grasping the tick as close to the skin as possible, then slowly pulling upwards.
The bite should then be cleaned with antiseptic or soap and water.
You can dispose of a tick by:
putting it in alcohol
placing it in a sealed bag or container
wrapping it tightly in tape
flushing it down the toilet
Health chiefs said you should contact your GP if you have a rash or fever if you were bitten by a tick.
You should also get in touch if you have a rash or fever after spending time outdoors in an area with woods or long grass.
There are a few steps that can be taken in order to prevent tick bites.
You can cover your skin while walking outdoors and tuck your trousers into your socks.
Wearing an insect repellent should also help, while wearing light-coloured clothing makes ticks easier to spot and brush off.
And while out walking, people should stick to paths as much as possible.
Lyme disease can be treated with antibiotics, which can take up to a few months for some people, although symptoms should start improving over time.
SYMPTOMS OF LYME DISEASE
Tiredness or fatigue
Aches or pains
Circular rash around the tick bite
Fever or high temperature
Headaches
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Lyme disease is caused by bites from infected ticks
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