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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyme_disease Lyme disease] is the most pervasive tick-borne disease in Europe, the United States,and parts of Asia.<ref name="Coutte" /> It is a multistage infection caused by the spirochete [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borrelia_burgdorferi ''Borrelia burgdorferi'']. Early symptoms include headaches, depression, rash, and fever. If Lyme disease is left untreated, serious complications of the joints, heart and central nervous system can occur. Infected [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ixodes ''Ixodes'' ticks] in their nymph stage transmit Lyme disease by attaching to humans and other mammals<ref name="Lab Tutor" />. In most cases, the tick must be attached for 36-48 hours before the bacteria can be transmitted.<ref name="CDC" /> | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyme_disease Lyme disease] is the most pervasive tick-borne disease in Europe, the United States,and parts of Asia.<ref name="Coutte" /> It is a multistage infection caused by the spirochete [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borrelia_burgdorferi ''Borrelia burgdorferi'']. Early symptoms include headaches, depression, rash, and fever. If Lyme disease is left untreated, serious complications of the joints, heart and central nervous system can occur. Infected [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ixodes ''Ixodes'' ticks] in their nymph stage transmit Lyme disease by attaching to humans and other mammals<ref name="Lab Tutor" />. In most cases, the tick must be attached for 36-48 hours before the bacteria can be transmitted.<ref name="CDC" /> | ||