New research has claimed that cases of a potentially fatal bacterial infection are on the rise as a result of global warming.
Lyme disease cases have soared over the last 15 years and is transmitted by tiny spider-like blood-suckers, meaning that campers and hikers are particularly prone.
The research found a case rise of 357% in rural areas in the US between 2007 and 2021, while in towns and cities they increased by around two-thirds with similar trends being seen in other countries.
