Last Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 1:50 PM CDT
Oneida County registered 98 cases of Lyme Disease in 2006
County surveillance continues to be conducted in 2007 to track human cases of Lyme disease. In 2006, there was a record high of 98 cases of Lyme reported to Oneida County Health Department; up from 89 cases in 2005.
Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria carried by deer ticks. Signs and symptoms of Lyme disease may not appear until weeks, months or even years after the tick bite. Early symptoms can include a red circular patch often referred to as a “bull's eye” rash, fatigue, chills/fever, headache, muscle and joint pain and/or swollen lymph nodes. Late symptoms can include arthritis, nervous system symptoms and irregularities of the heart rhythms.
“In Oneida County, we are finding that physicians/practitioners are identifying and treating cases early on in the illness preventing a lot of late symptoms, which can be more serious,” said Chrystal Woller, Health Department Assistant Director. “Exposure typically happens between May and August with the greatest risk for developing the illness being in June and July.”
Lyme disease can be treated with oral antibiotics and is more easily treated when detected early. If you have any symptoms associated with Lyme disease, consult with your health care provider.
For information about Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses in our community, contact the Oneida County Health Department at 369-6111.
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