Lyme Disease
Lowdown on Lyme Disease
How knowledgeable are you about Lyme Disease? Please review our brochure to learn more about awareness and prevention strategies for yourself and your pets as we provide education to our community on the prevention of Lyme disease.
Symptoms
Lyme disease is caused by bacteria transmitted to humans by the bite of infected deer ticks. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a rash that looks like a target or bullseye.
If left untreated, the infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system. Lyme disease has been found in every county in Wisconsin. Public health promotes education and prevention measures to keep people safe from tick exposure.
Additional Information
- CDC Lyme Disease Webpage
- EPA: Insect Repellants
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services Lyme Disease Webpage
Download the Tick App to be Prepared
Find a tick? Make it count! Share your experience to help researchers develop better strategies to prevent tick bites and keep people healthier.
The Tick App contains a quick Tick ID guide and helpful information on ticks and the diseases they transmit.
Download the app from iTunes and Google Play Store. If you don’t have a smartphone, you can enroll through the Tick App website https://tickapp.us/.