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It is a disease that is spread by ticks and it is infectious.
Causes of Lyme Disease
Caused by ticks in grassy or heavily wooded areas where ticks which carry Lyme disease thrive.
Symptoms:
Symptoms can be seen early or late. Can occur until a month.
- At the site of the bite a red circular bump or rash will appear
- Fever
- Chills
- Aches
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Stiffness of the neck
When to see a doctor
If you have been bitten by a tick and have symptoms of lymes disease If the tick is attached to the skin If you see the symptoms Even if you don’t see the symptoms
Treatment for Lymes disease is available at AFC Urgent Care Warrington. Everyone including the residents of Central Bucks located around Warrington, Warminster, Doylestown, Horsham, Chalfont, and Hatboro can walk-in between 8:00AM – 8:00 PM on Weekdays and 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM on weekends.
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