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Thursday, 27 April, 2023

‘Stay safe’ warning as rare disease is spreading in UK – lyme disease symptoms to look for – Manchester Evening News

Experts are urging people to stay safe this spring as a rare disease is on the rise in the UK.

Lyme disease is an infection caused by a spiral-shaped bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. The infection is predominantly spread to humans through the bite of an infected tick.

Sometimes, ticks can transmit multiple infections through a single bite, and these can cause more severe symptoms. The government estimates there are around 3,000-4,000 cases of Lyme disease every year in England and Wales. However, research published in 2019 showed that real numbers could be at least three times higher.

Read more at: 
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/stay-safe-warning-rare-disease-26760926
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