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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.

Compared to Distribution

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an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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green chart bars Significantly better than the overall value

red chart bars Significantly worse than the overall value

light blue chart bars No significant difference with the overall value

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Lyme Disease Cases

County: Sussex

Measurement Period: 2022

This indicator shows the number of incident cases of Lyme disease.

Why is this important?

Lyme disease is caused by infection with the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. Lyme disease is transmitted by the bite of an infected black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the tick must be attached to the skin for 36 to 48 hours or more for bacterium transmission to occur. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system. Lyme disease is diagnosed based on symptoms, physical findings (e.g., rash), and the possibility of exposure to infected ticks; laboratory testing is helpful if used correctly and performed with validated methods. Most cases of Lyme disease can be treated successfully with a few weeks of antibiotics. Steps to prevent Lyme disease include using insect repellent, removing ticks promptly, applying pesticides, and reducing tick habitat. The ticks that transmit Lyme disease can occasionally transmit other tickborne diseases as well. Lyme disease is the most commonly reported vectorborne illness in the United States.

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County: Sussex

438

cases

Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health
Measurement period: 2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: February 2024

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Technical note: Values for previous years may not reflect the most recent revisions made by the State of New Jersey Department of Health. Please consult the source for the most current data.

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