Summer's here and it's time to head into the great outdoors. But as we venture into green spaces, it's more important than ever to be aware of the causes, symptoms and consequences of Lyme disease. Lyme disease is an infection caused by a type of bacteria that is carried by some species of ticks, which we are more likely to be exposed to outside.
And while health advisors say ticks and the risk they bring should not stop people from enjoying the outdoors, there are things everyone can to to avoid being bitten and reduce the chances of infection.
This is what Lyme disease is, how it is treated and how we can avoid it, according to UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) experts.
