Everything You Need to Know about Lyme Disease

With our culture continually changing, young adults are faced with new issues and problems all the time. Written for reluctant readers, these titles confront issues that jump out of today's headlines.Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by a parasitic tick. What may start out as a simple rash could lead to a serious illness that includes arthritis, heart trouble, and problems with the nervous system. This informative guide explains how people get Lyme disease and describes its symptoms, what ticks look like, treatment methods, and how to protect yourself from the disease.