What causes Lyme Disease?
ANSWER
Lyme disease is caused by bacteria spread through the bite of the tiny black-legged deer tick found in the Eastern and Central U.S., and the western black-legged tick on the West Coast. The riskiest months for Lyme disease are May through September, when young ticks are most likely to bite.
Reviewed by Jennifer Robinson on November 08, 2018
SOURCE:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
SOURCE:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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