It’s Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and Virginia health officials are reminding residents of the dangers of ticks and the diseases they can carry.
Ticks are found across Virginia in all settings, from rural to urban, and can cause several diseases that can affect people. Ticks may be tiny and hard to spot, but they can cause a number of serious medical problems, including Lyme disease. Lyme disease can cause fever, headache, fatigue, muscle stiffness, and rashes. If left untreated, it can lead to facial paralysis, an irregular heartbeat, and arthritis.
Read the full story in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
