Is a walk in the park truly a risk for Lyme disease?
In short: When a red rash appears after a summer stroll, the culprit might be a tiny, unnoticed tick. Professor Pat Nuttall examines the spread of Lyme disease and the reality of tick-borne risks.
The video explores the likelihood of being bitten by ticks carrying the spirochaete Borrelia burgdorferi. Originally identified in the 1970s in Lyme, Connecticut, the disease was initially mistaken for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in children. Today, the disease is recognised across temperate regions of the northern hemisphere.
Professor Nuttall discusses why the disease appears to be spreading so prolifically and evaluates the potential for controlling its spread, while addressing the safety of outdoor activities.
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