Doctors reveal key signs of Lyme disease as tick season intensifies across US

Doctors reveal key signs of Lyme disease as tick season intensifies across US

Medical experts warn about rising cases and share critical symptoms to watch for after tick bites

Lyme disease is prevalent this time of year, especially in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic and upper-Midwest regions of the U.S. (iStock)

The infection can lead to severe muscle and joint pain, Lyme arthritis, cardiac complications and neurological conditions, experts told Fox News Digital. (iStock)

Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterial infection that causes Lyme disease, is transmitted to humans through the bite of a black-legged (deer) tick. (iStock)

Later manifestations of Lyme disease can include Bell’s palsy (facial nerve paralysis) and Lyme meningitis (often marked by severe headache, neck stiffness and fever). (iStock)

The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to avoid tick bites in the first place, experts agree. (iStock)

Experts recommend using repellents that contain DEET, a synthetic chemical that has proven effective against ticks. (iStock)