Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the bite of a deer tick carrying the bacterium Borrelia Burgdorferi (BB). A tick has to be present on the skin for at least 36 hours to transmit the infection. People who live or spend time in wooded areas known for transmission of the disease are more likely to get this illness. People with domesticated animals that visit wooded areas also have a higher risk of getting Lyme disease. If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system. These are some of the more common symptoms of Lyme disease: a flat, circular rash that looks like a red oval or bull’s-eye anywhere on your body; fatigue; joint pain and swelling; muscle aches; headache; fever; swollen lymph nodes; sleep disturbances; and/or difficulty concentrating. If you would like to find out more and receive a second opinion regarding your diagnosis and treatment, please contact us at secondopinions.com, for your peace of mind.