莱姆病是由伯氏疏螺旋体引起、由蜱(俗称草爬子)为传播媒介的人畜共患自然疫源性疾病,是一种对人类危害相当严重的传染病。多发在春夏季节,一般在4月份开始出现,5月份明显增多,6月份达到高峰。而这时正是旅游旺季,因此,有关医学专家提醒去郊外旅游的人们,须注意提防莱姆病的发生。 Lyme disease is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi and is a zoonotic natural foci disease transmitted by ticks (commonly known as grass climber). It is a serious infectious disease to humans. Occurred in the spring and summer, usually in April began to appear, significantly increased in May, reached its peak in June. And this time is the tourist season, therefore, the medical experts to remind people traveling to the outskirts must pay attention to the occurrence of Lyme disease.