Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the United States, a potentially disabling infection caused by bacteria transmitted through the bite of an infected tick to people and pets.

WASHINGTON — Lyme disease can cause serious harm, but so can bogus tests and treatments. The complexity of diagnosing the tick-borne disease has given rise to an entire industry of unapproved tests ...

Lyme disease is the most commonly reported vector-borne disease in the United States. While most cases are effectively treated through oral antibiotics, some patients develop persistent and ...

CDC data shows that while Lyme disease incidence has historically been high on the East Coast, the Midwest is catching up.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE - This undated photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a blacklegged tick, also ...

FILE - This undated photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a blacklegged tick, also known as a deer tick, a carrier of Lyme disease. (CDC via AP, File) ...