Lyme disease is an infection caused by bacteria which is transmitted by a tick or insect bite. The majority of cases of Lyme are due to a bite from a type of deer tick known as the black-legged tick, which can carry and pass on bacteria known as Borrelia Burgdorferi. However, according to the Michigan Lyme Disease Association, it’s been found that other insects such as mosquitoes, spiders, and fleas can also spread this disease.

Disease PreventionSinead UrwinJanuary 19, 2018Lyme Disease, Inflammation