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Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Awareness (14 Dec 2016)

Róisín Shortall: 174. To ask the Minister for Health his plans regarding the prevention and public awareness with respect to Lyme disease in view of recent developments in the United States (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40262/16]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Disease Awareness (14 Dec 2016)

Simon Harris: I am pleased to set out for the Deputy the ongoing work on prevention and public awareness with respect to Lyme disease. Lyme disease (also known as Lyme borreliosis or LB) is an infection caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi that is transmitted to humans by bites from ticks infected with the bacteria. The infection is generally mild affecting only the skin, but...

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