Birds become infected with Borrelia burgdorferi, the cause of Lyme disease, and they also spread the organism and its tick carriers. Lyme is spreading to new places.

Jul 10, 2006 - Rosemary Drisdelle

There are difficulties diagnosing Lyme disease because early symptoms are confusing. The causative bacterium, and the tick that transmits it are well known.

Jul 12, 2008 - Albert Burchsted

Ticks are second only to mosquitoes as carriers of human disease.

Jan 28, 2007 - John Blatchford

Ticks are so commonplace but without quick removal, you can contract Lyme disease. It is important to remove the tick cleanly or you risk infection.

Sep 21, 2009 - Jane Hodgson

Lyme disease is a tick-borne infectious disease caused by a bacteria and can lead to arthritis, swollen lymph nodes, flu-like symptoms, and neurologic effects.

Mar 12, 2010 - Melody Tang

Lyme-carrying deer ticks are no longer just a problem in the Northeastern U.S. 48 states have shown evidence of the disease. Learn how to protect against tick bites.

Aug 1, 2009 - Mary King

What you need to know about Lyme disease. How to avoid deer ticks (blacklegged or bear ticks). Know the symptoms and treatment of Lyme disease.

Jul 21, 2010 - Mike DeHaan

Dogs are susceptible to Lyme disease and need protection from ticks; how to protect pets with tick control products, how to remove ticks safely

Jun 15, 2010 - Valerie Prax

Lyme disease is a growing epidemic that is often misdiagnosed because of the multi-systemic infections and variety of symptoms.

Dec 13, 2009 - Lucia Jenkins

Cases of Lyme disease, caused by deer ticks, are on the increase in the U.S. Staying vigilant is the best way to avoid infection.

May 5, 2010 - David Harry

The relationship between ticks and spirochetes is complex, and sometimes overwhelms the host's immune defenses.

Jul 14, 2008 - Albert Burchsted

Chronic Lyme disease in humans is a controversial diagnosis. The need for antibiotic treatment of chronic fatigue, depression and headaches is disputed.

Oct 26, 2010 - Wendy A.M. Prosser

Lyme disease incidence is growing, but diagnosis of the tick-borne infection isn't keeping up. Find out why tests and treatments are failing patients.

Jul 12, 2010 - Christy Burton

Ticks feed off the blood of dogs and can transmit diseases such as Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and babesiosis.

Jun 19, 2010 - Lorie Huston

Tick control is the cornerstone of Lyme disease prevention in dogs, although there are vaccines available that provide protection against infection with the disease also.

Oct 17, 2009 - Lorie Huston

Global warming is creating favorable conditions for ticks to carry Lyme disease according to a June 2009 report by the Canadian Medical Association.

Jun 12, 2009 - Karen Stephenson

Lyme disease in dogs is caused by the bite of Lyme disease infected ticks. Lameness is a common symptom. Treatment is an antibiotic. Good tick control is preventive.

Mar 6, 2009 - Lorie Huston

Over thirty years after its "discovery," Lyme disease remains an enigma. Diagnosis is often thwarted by inadequate testing modalities and local health department policies

Feb 26, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Lyme disease is still prevalent among people today, but there are ways to prevent this debilitating disease.

Feb 7, 2011 - Kimberly Podolsky