Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is spread to humans after they are bitten by infected ticks. It’s important to seek treatment as soon as possible if you start to develop symptoms of Lyme disease, which is why the UKHSA is urging people to check for ticks on all parts of the body soon after spending time outdoors this summer.

A vector ecologist explains the complexities of tracking tick-borne diseases like Lyme in a climate-changed world

CDC data shows Texas had 27 reported cases of the disease in 2023, and the disease is more common in other parts of the country.