During a camping and hiking expedition in the Ice Age National Scenic Trail at Hartman Creek State Park (Waupaca, WI), an individual notices a mole that appears to be moving on his arm. After removing the partially embedded deer tick, what symptoms should this individual look for to indicate infection of Borrelia burgdorferi? Also, what should be done on future hiking trips to decrease the likelihood of B. burgdorferi infection?

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The Answer of During a camping and hiking expedition in the Ice Age National Scenic Trail at Hartman Creek State Park (Waupaca, WI), an individual notices a mole that appears to be moving on his arm. After removing the partially embedded deer tick, what symptoms should this individual look for to indicate infection of Borrelia burgdorferi? Also, what should be done on future hiking trips to decrease the likelihood of B. burgdorferi infection?

During a Camping and Hiking Expedition in the Ice Age