Health Officials Are Reporting An Increase In Tick-Borne Illnesses This Summer Across The Region. Ballad Health Said 17 Cases Of Lyme Disease Were Reported In June Compared To Fewer Cases Last June. Chief Infection Prevention Officer Jamie Swift Said It’s Too Early To Tell If The Trend Will Continue Throughout The Season. The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention Reports Tick Bite Emergency Room Visits Are Rising Nationwide. Swift Said Symptoms Typically Appear Seven To 30 Days After A Tick Bite Including Fever, Muscle Aches And The Classic Bullseye Rash.
