【What is Lyme disease?】 How can it be prevented? Lyme disease is a zoonotic disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi of different genotypes. It is mainly transmitted by tick bites of humans and animals. There are many host animals for Lyme disease pathogens, including rats, rabbits, lizards, musk, wolves, birds, etc., as well as domestic animals such as dogs, horses, and cattle. Humans are generally susceptible to treponemal in Lyme disease. In the early stages of Lyme disease, it is mainly manifested as chronic migratory erythema of the skin, which tends to occur in the trunk, thighs, groin, armpits, etc., and later appears with nerve, heart, or joint lesions. How can Lyme disease be prevented? 1. Environmental protection. Ticks mostly stay at the end of the grass about 30 cm to 75 cm high, and when people and animals pass, they cling to them. Therefore, health education should be strengthened, environmental sanitation should be done well, and weeds and dead branches and leaves should be cleaned up in the environment and pathways of the station and production areas, creating an environment that is not conducive to the breeding of ticks, or using effective tick repellents. 2. Personal protection. People who work, live or travel to forest areas for business or tourism should strengthen their personal protection to prevent ticks from invading. Wear protective clothing, tighten the cuffs, cuffs, neck, etc. Domestic pet owners should pay more attention to the hygiene of animals and often disinfect and kill insects.
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