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Health Conditions
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Lyme Disease
Introduction
In 2005, more than 23,000 cases of Lyme disease were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The incidence of Lyme disease has increased over the past 20 years due to the increasing number of people living in the woodlands and the increasing number of deer in suburban yards. Deer carry ticks that spread Lyme disease. People are at risk for contracting Lyme disease in any outdoor environment, even in their own backyards. However, some outdoor environments put people at a greater risk for Lyme disease than others.
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Last Updated: July 2007
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Introduction
