Tick bites and Lyme disease: What to do if a tick bites you or your pet
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As people spend more time outside this spring and in the summer ahead, Lyme disease can be a threat, depending on location. Here are smart tips to prevent infection for both humans and pets.
In the U.S., the most reported cases of Lyme occurred in the Mid-Atlantic states, comprising nearly a quarter of cases during the period 2016-2019. An infected tick can transmit the bacteria to a human or pet with just one bite if the tick feeds for at least 24 hours on its host. "As with many infections, Lyme disease is diagnosed by measuring antibodies produced in response to the infection." Pets with Lyme may show a number of different clinical signs. It's vital to keep your pet protected from ticks. Amy McGorry is a contributing health reporter for Fox News Digital. Follow her on Twitter @amymcgorry.
Pennsylvania topped the list of states with nearly 33,000 cases during that time span, followed by New Jersey with just under 12,000 and New York with over 11,000 cases during that time period.