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Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that people get from infected ticks.

Ticks are tiny spider like creatures that are found in woodland and heath areas.

The most common symptom of Lyme disease is a distinctive circular rash (like a bullseye on a dartboard) around the bite. It usually appears between 3 and 30 days after the bite.

Other symptoms include flu-like symptoms, headaches and neck stiffness.

Lyme disease can be treated with antibiotics if detected early.

For more information go to NHS: Lyme disease.