Is Lyme disease considered rare?

People who have had Lyme disease rarely develop chronic problems, experts have said, warning that those who seek treatment abroad believing their symptoms are a result of the infection may be putting themselves at risk.

What are rare symptoms of Lyme disease?

Rare Symptoms

• Multiple erythema migrans rashes.
• Eye inflammation.
• Hepatitis (liver disease)
• Severe fatigue3

How rare is it to get Lyme disease from a tick?

The chance of catching Lyme disease from an individual tick ranges from roughly zero to 50 percent. Risk of contracting Lyme disease from a tick bite depends on three factors: the tick species, where the tick came from, and how long it was biting you.

How common is chronic Lyme?

An estimated 300,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed each year with Lyme disease according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of those ideally diagnosed and treated, studies have reported a wide range (5 to 30 percent) of the proportion that goes on to experience PTLDS.

Why is Lyme disease more common in the Northeast?

Reasons contributing to the seasonal variability of tick activity and the probable northeast spread of Lyme disease are tick and host habitat range expansion, longer seasons for tick activity, and increased human exposure seasonally.

What percentage of ticks have Lyme disease Ontario?

On average, about 1 in 5 black-legged ticks in Ontario carry the bacterium (Borrelia burgdorferi) that causes Lyme disease (less in some areas, more in others). (In areas such as Kingston & Gananoque, up to 40\% of ticks are carrying the bacterium.)

Does Lyme Disease lower life expectancy?

Take away message: In the long run, Lyme does not affect your life as much as other health conditions. It is important to live a healthy lifestyle regardless of whether you are struggling with Lyme disease or not.