Q. We adopted a dachshund about three years ago. Shortly after, we began to use a flea and tick preventive on him.

Many of the more than 30,000 people a year in the United States with suspected cases of Lyme disease spirochete infection can now take a DNA test developed by a Connecticut scientist/physician and his team that can quickly determine if they test positive for Lyme spirochetes in their blood.

Utah health officials are taking a closer look at a possible Lyme disease outbreak after a few people complained of Lyme disease symptoms in Lehi.

Before heading out to enjoy the warm weather, guard yourself against tick-borne Lyme disease, experts advise.