How prevalent is Lyme disease?
A. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Lyme disease is the most commonly reported vector-borne disease (transmitted from one organism to another) in the United States. Incidence has nearly doubled over the past decade, with nearly 24,000 cases reported in humans in 2002, the most recent year for which national data is available. Lyme disease has also been reported in cats, horses and cattle. While there is no CDC for animals, research suggests that dogs are twice as likely to become infected as humans living in the same geographic area. Find out how common tick-related diseases are in your area.
A. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Lyme disease is the most commonly reported vector-borne disease (transmitted from one organism to another) in the United States. Incidence has nearly doubled over the past decade, with nearly 24,000 cases reported in humans in 2002, the most recent year for which national data is available. Lyme disease has also been reported in cats, horses and cattle.
