Cardiac Tropism of Borrelia burgdorferi: An Autopsy Study of Sudden Cardiac Death Associated with Lyme Carditis.
[ CanLyme note: “Although rare”, yet they state in the same breath that “sudden cardiac death caused by Lyme disease... View Article
If a tick is removed within 24 hours, the chances of it transmitting Lyme disease or other infections are less.
Not all tick removal methods are safe. Certain removal methods may increase your chances of contracting Lyme disease.
Safe Tick Removal