Infección de Lyme temprana y localizada; Borreliosis de Lyme; Enfermedad de Lyme en etapa 1; Enfermedad de Lyme primaria
Al caminar o pasear en áreas boscosas o de pastizales:
Las personas deben revisarse a sí mismas y revisar a sus mascotas con frecuencia durante y después de un paseo o caminata.
Las garrapatas que transmiten la enfermedad de Lyme son tan pequeñas que son muy difíciles de ver. Después de regresar a casa, se recomienda quitarse las ropas e inspeccionar completamente todas las áreas de la piel, incluyendo el cuero cabelludo.
De ser posible, la persona le puede solicitar a alguien que le ayude a examinar su cuerpo para ver si hay garrapatas. Los adultos deben revisar cuidadosamente a los niños.
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