Lyme disease on the rise
(WorldNews Health)

Locally, we have seen a steady increase in Lyme disease in the last several years. In 2016, there were 26,000 cases of Lyme diagnosed nationally; nearly one-third of those cases were diagnosed in Pennsylvania alone. Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdoferi. It is transmitted through the bite of an infected deer tick. The symptoms of Lyme disease can include fever, headache, joint pain, muscle aches, fatigue and a...