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Knox County health commissioner warns Mount Vernon council of rising Lyme disease cases

5508192 · July 29, 2025
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Knox County Health Commissioner reported a sharp rise in confirmed Lyme disease cases year‑to‑date and urged residents and clinicians to test for Lyme when symptoms such as unexplained fatigue or muscle aches appear; local tick exposure and prevention guidance were summarized.

Knox County’s health commissioner briefed council during public comments about a notable rise in confirmed Lyme disease cases and urged residents and clinicians to watch for symptoms and test early. The commissioner said the county recorded 92 confirmed Lyme cases in the April–June quarter and had 101…

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