Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by a tick bite, or by a child being born in utero. It is a relatively new disease, as it was discovered in Lyme, Connecticut, 30 years ago. Lyme disease is rarely , but can cause physical pain and mental distress, and it should be treated as soon as possible. Lyme disease is the most common tick-transmitted infection, with 16,461 cases reported in 1996. I chose to do this disease because it was discovered in the state I live in. I hope that it can help me to lower the chance of me getting this disease. I also will know what to do incase myself or someone I know gets infected.
             How does this disease affect people's health?
             This disease can affect a person's physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual health in many ways. People who suffer from Lyme disease suffer symptoms such as fever, malaise, fatigue, headache, and muscle and joint aches. If left untreated arthritis and other more serious symptoms can occur. This may not allow a person to function normally in many ways. People with Lyme disease generally cannot participate in athletic activities, because they are usually over fatigued and cannot concentrate. If the symptoms worsen, and arthritis occurs, it can affect the person's ability to run, walk, and even write. Arthritis will cause the person to lose range of motion in some areas of the body, and they will be affected physically. This disease can also affect a person's mental health. Many doctors believe that Lyme disease affects a person's rational mind, and the person can find themselves unable to concentrate. These tick bites also cause neurological abnormalities, and inflammation of the brain. This person's mental health would not be healthy until treated.
             What is the cause of this disease? What risk factors contribute to this disease; are they hereditary, environme
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