Doctors explain everything you need to know about Lyme disease and what to do if you find a tick attached to your skin.

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Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that comes from the bite of a black-legged tick. It’s most common in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Upper-Midwest regions of the United States.

be aware of the early signs of Lyme disease, and know when and where you’re most likely to get it. “The illness is caused by ticks in the nymph stage, not adults,” Lundstrom said.