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Although common symptoms include aches, fevers, and fatigue, the signature symptom of Lyme Disease (caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium) is an expanding, bull's-eye rash.

Blacklegged ticks (or deer ticks) pass the bacterium from the animals to humans. Typically, the rash spreads out from the site of the tick bite, appearing anywhere from a few days to a month after the bite. As the rash grows, the origin fades leaving a ring that resembles a bull's-eye. Untreated, Lyme disease can lead to arthritis, facial paralysis, meningitis, and even cognitive disruptions such as memory loss and mood changes. So when you're in the country, keep an eye out for ticks, or you could end up a target!

GIANTmicrobes® are stuffed animals that look like tiny microbes — only a million times actual size! They're humorous, educational, and fun! Each GIANTmicrobes® comes with an image and information about the real microbe it represents. They make great learning tools, as well as amusing gifts for anyone with a sense of humor.  Collect them all! 

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