Lyme Disease Reported in Kerala
Recently, a case of Lyme disease has been reported in the Ernakulam district of Kerala.
Brief Description of Lyme Disease
- It is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi.
Transmission
- It is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks, often referred to as deer ticks.
- Lyme disease cannot spread between humans; from pets to humans; through air; food; or water.
- Lice, mosquitoes, fleas, and flies also do not transmit it.
- It is prevalent in wooded and grassy areas worldwide, particularly during warmer months. It is most commonly reported in North America, Europe, and some parts of ....
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