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Lyme disease can occur as a result of a bite from an infected black-legged tick. This eMedTV resource discusses testing and treatment for Lyme disease. This page also describes Lyme disease symptoms, such as the characteristic rash.
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The deer tick (also known as the black-legged tick) can spread Lyme disease to humans and other animals. This eMedTV article outlines the life stages of deer ticks and explains how they transmit Lyme disease.
During the tick removal process, avoid crushing the tick's body. As this eMedTV article explains, it is okay if the tick's mouthparts stay in the skin. This part of the archives explains the correct way to remove a tick.
