Ticks are the second largest transporter of diseases, second only to the air born mosquitos. This makes ticks a rather serious annoyance, and even though they are incredibly small (about the size of a match head), their painless bite makes them a significant threat.

If you begin to experience symptoms associated with a tick bite, including sore joints or swelling, get to a doctor immediately as you may have contracted a tick born disease, such as Lyme Disease.

Most tick bites are actually quite painless, and the victims often aren’t even aware that they were bitten. This may sound surprising, as ticks have barbed ‘teeth’ that they use to dig into exposed flesh and latch on. Their small size, and hence small jaw line, means that the bites are small and usually painless. If the tick is carrying any type of virus or bacteria, symptoms may appear several hours (or longer) after the tick has detached itself.

Lyme Disease is a potentially serious medical condition, and it is most commonly passed by ticks in Northeastern America. Unlike the common cold or flu, Lyme Disease requires the attention of a doctor and treatment in order to be handled in a way that leaves no permanent damage.

What is Lyme Disease?

Lyme Disease is a bacterial infection, similar to the common flu, though its symptoms and severity range wildly. It is most commonly spread by the deer tick, and it can be difficult to detect during the early stages.

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