Lyme+Disease+Notes+PK

Lyme Disease in Conneticut

- outbreak occured in 1975-76 in Old Lyme Connetitcut - 51 people where diagnosed with juvenile arthritis (look up) - found out to be caused by the bacteria Borrelie burgdorfei - a bacteria transmitted by ticks - caused by new forestation = more deer population = more human to deer contact - these ticks are also found in pets