Lyme Disease (Borrelia burgdorferi)

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by a tick bite and affects humans and animals. The Minnesota Department of Health is working with residents to limit exposure to the ticks causing the disease, as well as to monitor the spread of the disease across the state.

• Lyme Disease Basics
  Lyme disease information. Includes transmission, prevention, common signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and answers to frequently asked questions.
• Lyme Disease Statistics and Maps
  Charts, graphs, and statistics for Lyme disease in Minnesota and the United States.
• Lyme Disease Information for Health Professionals
  Guidelines, resources, and other clinical information; and required reporting information.