Beware the bullseye rash

In most cases it takes 36 to 48 hours for an infected tick to transmit Lyme disease to a human

The most common symptom is a bullseyeshaped rash, which appears in more than half of cases

The disease is often called the ‘great imitator’, as it can display symptoms of other conditions, including arthritis and MS

One in three pet dogs carry ticks

England rugby star Matt Dawson underwent heart surgery after contracting Lyme disease from a bite in a London park