Lyme disease is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash. If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system
Reported Incidence and Average Annual Rate (per 100,000) for Lyme Disease (2009-2011), (2010-2012), and (2011-2013)
| Report Area | Year | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 2009-2011 | 35 | 156 |
| PA | 2009-2011 | 39.1 | 14,889 |
| Franklin County | 2010-2012 | 30.6 | 138 |
| PA | 2010-2012 | 37.2 | 14,200 |
| Franklin County | 2011-2013 | 31.3 | 142 |
| PA | 2011-2013 | 42.6 | 16,299 |
Website Updated August 2016
Reported Incidence and Average Annual Rate (per 100,000) for Lyme Disease
Pennsylvania Department of Health, <www.portal.state.pa.us>