Lyme disease

Lyme borreliosis, or Lyme disease, is an infectious disease caused by bacteria of the Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato complex, which is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected ticks.

Our missions

  • Monitoring epidemiological trends of Lyme disease in France

  • To increase public and healthcare professionals’ knowledge of Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses and to promote the adoption of preventive measures.

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Here you will find the resources (videos, TV spots, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public

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Prudence's Tips: How to Keep Ticks Away

A poster for children about Lyme disease, a bacterial infection transmitted by tick bites that is not contagious: What is a tick? Why should you avoid tick bites? How can you protect yourself and...

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Lyme Disease and Preventing Tick Bites

Information brochure on Lyme disease, a bacterial infection transmitted by tick bites that is not contagious: recognizing symptoms, protecting yourself before and after outdoor activities, how to...

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Prudence's Tips: How to Keep Ticks Away

An informational brochure for children about Lyme disease, a bacterial infection transmitted by tick bites that is not contagious: What is a tick? Why should you avoid tick bites? How can you...

Is there a treatment?

Is there a treatment?

Best practices upon returning from an outdoor activity

Best practices upon returning from an outdoor activity

Symptoms of Lyme disease

Symptoms of Lyme disease

Awareness Message

Awareness Message

Where and when are there ticks?

Where and when are there ticks?

What is a tick?

What is a tick?

What is Lyme disease?

What is Lyme disease?

What should you do if you get a tick bite?

What should you do if you get a tick bite?

What are some prevention tips for children?

What are some prevention tips for children?

Who is most at risk?

Who is most at risk?

Protect yourself against ticks before and after a hike or outdoor activity

Protect yourself against ticks before and after a hike or outdoor activity