The Big Picture
A rare type of Lyme disease, identified as Borrelia mayonii, has been detected for the first time within New York state. This marks the initial identification of this specific strain in the region.
Key Facts
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A rare type of Lyme disease, Borrelia mayonii, has been detected in New York.
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This is the first time Borrelia mayonii has been found in New York state.
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Borrelia mayonii is a distinct species of bacteria that causes Lyme disease.
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Borrelia mayonii was first identified in the United States in 2017.
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This strain has been found primarily in the upper Midwest.
How Media Is Covering This
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Lyme disease is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks. Borrelia mayonii is a distinct species of bacteria that causes Lyme disease and was first identified in the United States in 2017. It has been found primarily in the upper Midwest.
Symptoms of Lyme disease can include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. If left untreated, the infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system.
