heart palpitations or an irregular heartbeat (Lyme carditis); episodes of dizziness or shortness of breath; inflammation of the brain and spinal cord; nerve pain; shooting pains, numbness or tingling ...

Rattlesnakes, bison, spiders and ticks are among the deadliest animals in Kansas highlighted in an entry on the WorldAtlas ...

You just finished a satisfying summer hike or wrapped up a weekend of yard work when you spot a tick clinging to your clothes. The fresh-air high fades quickly as you remember the risks -- ticks are ...

In 1 out of every 100 patients, for example, Lyme bacteria enters the heart tissues, which is called Lyme carditis.

Heart problems When Lyme isn’t treated effectively early on, it can end up impacting the cardiac, neurologic, and rheumatologic systems, says Dr. Amy Duckro, an infectious disease specialist with ...

Discover the signs of Lyme disease that everyone must recognize, from the classic bull's-eye rash to neurological symptoms threatening thousands annually.

The NHS has issued a warning over a bacterial infection that can be spread by a tick bite and, if left untreated, can result in symptoms including those of Lyme carditis ...

Without treatment, more serious symptoms could arise months or even years later, including nerve issues and Lyme carditis, which occurs when the bacteria from Lyme disease infiltrates the heart ...