Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting a confirmed case of Lyme disease. The suspected exposure was related to outdoor activities or a workplace exposure.
The individual did not report traveling outside of Northern Nevada in the four weeks prior to the start of symptoms, so the exact location of the tick bite cannot be determined.
Lyme disease occurs when an infected tick bites a human. The tick must be attached for at least 24-48 hours to transmit the illness.
Early symptoms can include fever, chills, headache, fatigue, muscle and joint aches, and swollen lymph nodes.
A characteristic skin rash can also appear called erythema migrans. This is commonly known as a “bull’s-eye rash.”
Symptoms typically appear between 7-10 days following exposure to a tick bite.
To reduce the risk of Lyme disease, it’s important to minimize contact with ticks and their habitats, especially when in areas of dense vegetation.
Protect yourself:
- Wear long-sleeved shirts and closed-toe shoes.
- Pre-treat clothing with permethrin.
- Apply EPA-registered insect repellent to uncovered skin.
- Check skin and clothing for ticks.
- Shower within two hours of being outdoors to wash away ticks before they can bite and attach.
- When hiking, stay in the middle of cleared paths and avoid brush and grass.
Protect your pets:
- Ask your vet about tick prevention treatments.
- Limit their time in tick-heavy areas.
- Minimize exposure by keeping pets leashed on trails.
- Check for ticks after being outside.
Lyme disease is only spread by ticks and not from person to person. Contact your medical provider for questions.
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