Three Southwest Michigan Counties are among the 10 riskiest counties for Lyme Disease in the state. Here’s what you need to know.
What is Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease can give you flu-like symptoms can can attack your nervous system if untreated, according to Michigan.gov,
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted by the blacklegged tick. It is the most commonly reported vector-borne disease in the United States, and it is spreading across the state of Michigan.
Early Symptoms of Lyme Disease, According to the Mayo Clinic
- Fever
- Headache
- Extreme tiredness
- Joint stiffness
- Muscle aches and pains
- Swollen lymph nodes
How to Treat Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease is commonly treated with antibiotics. If you think you may have Lyme Disease, contact your doctor.
Before we get into the ranking of which Michigan counties have the highest risk of Lyme Disease, let’s take a look at the risk map created by the State of Michigan…