Ohio reports record number of Lyme disease cases in 2021, leaders issue warning for 2022

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Summer is just around the corner, which means tick season is almost here.

A quick glance at the Ohio Department of Health website shows that reports of Lyme disease used to be “an uncommon occurrence in Ohio,” but have since grown substantially over the past several years, with confirmed cases of Lyme disease going from about 67 cases in 2012 to 582 cases in 2021.

“It’s definitely an issue in the summer months,” she said. “It is easily treatable; the big thing with Lyme disease has to be caught early and appropriate antibiotics need to be started.” In addition to a"bull’s eye rash," other symptoms doctors say those infected with Lyme disease can encounter include headache, fever, chills, muscle and joint pain, and feeling tired.

 

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Early treatment is key ! Get it within a month and you won't end up like me ! So beware and do tick checks while outdoors when you come in !!

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