What is Lyme Disease and how do I protect myself from ticks?
Blacklegged tick Ixodes scapularis What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium and is carried by infected black-legged ticks. It can be a
Blacklegged tick Ixodes scapularis What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium and is carried by infected black-legged ticks. It can be a
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