Doctors warn people to be looking for a parasite that is increasingly common in the US.
Cases of Lyme disease rise throughout America, which endangers millions of walking and outdoor lovers because temperatures heat up and people are more outside.
One state in particular experiences a dramatic rise. New Jersey registered more than double the number of cases of Lyme disease in 2024 as compared to 3,110 in 2020 – 7,200.
And so far this year, the State Health Department has reported 1,517 cases of diseases transferred by ticks and 349 drawing -related emergency visits from 1 January to 8 May.
This is an increase of 288 hospital visits in the same time last year.
A person contracts Lyme disease against the bite of an infected black -legged tick, also known as the deerentik, a common species in the northeast and midwest.
Signal signs of Lyme usually start with the characteristic ‘Bullseye’ rash with red rings around the original bite site. If untreated people were able to experience flu -like symptoms, such as headache, muscle pains and pains and fatigue.
Severe untreated cases of Lyme disease can cause face paralysis, face changes and problems with memory and concentration.
A person pulls Lyme disease against the bite of an infected black -legged tick, also called the Herentek, shown above (stock image)
The cases of Lyme disease are increasing in the US, with cases that affect 89,470 in 2023
The disease is easier to treat when they are caught early and doctors usually prescribe a 28-day regime for antibiotics.
Due to the non-specific symptoms of Lyme disease, many cases cannot be diagnosed or incorrectly diagnosed for years.
In general, ticks must be attached to a person for at least 24 hours to send the infection.
Performing drawing controls after possible exposure is of vital importance to quickly determine whether you are bitten and to remove the parasite.
Ticking deer is common in northeastern and midwestern states, such as Connecticut, New York, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The CDC, which has the Lyme data until 2023, shows that New Jersey had the third highest number of cases of Lyme that year, which remains behind New York, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
It registered 7,224 cases. New York saw 22,170 things; Pennsylvania reported 16,670; And Massachusetts reported 9,715.
In general, the US sees a record number of cases of Lyme disease – with 89,470 cases in 2023.
The disease also expands.
The above is a map of where the cases of Lyme disease were reported in the US in 2003
The above is a map of where the cases of Lyme disease were reported in the US in 2013
The above is a map of true cases of Lyme disease in 2023 were reported in the US
Recent tests on human and drawing samples suggests that millions more Americans can be at risk, because the tick causes Lyme’s disease spreads to new geographical areas.
Experts do not know exactly why the tick travels, but some argue that it is due to development or climate change, and there may be cases due to increased education and consciousness around ticks and Lyme disease.
To prevent Lyme disease, it is important to wear long sleeves and long pants to prevent signs from attaching to your skin and being able to perform thorough drawing controls after having spent time in the open air.
You can also wear repenting and treat clothing with acaricides, special pesticides that are used to kill ticks and mites.
Ticks can also infect animals, so it is important to check pets on the parasites or signs of a bite and to give them preventives.
If you find a tick, use an tweezer to remove and save it so that it can be identified.
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