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Abstract
Lyme disease may be one of the most commonly mis-diagnosed diseases of this decade. Since its identification in the United States in the small community of Lyme, Connecticut in 1975, the disease has been affecting an increasing number of people each year. It now has been reported in 32 states and six continents (Wallis, 1987).
The disease that originates from the painless tick bite begins like the flu and in some cases cripples its victims. There has been one death contributed to Lyme disease (Olson, 1986; Carey, 1986).
Preventive measures can be taken in order to help avoid the disease. If contracted, there are some signs and symptoms which are characteristic and can be identified readily if one is educated about the disease. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential in order to prevent the more serious complications that occur in the late stages of Lyme disease.
Health educators should be knowledgeable about this new disease and be able to share information about prevention, early signs and symptoms, and treatment of the disease with the public.