Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the bite of an infected tick. The bacterium that causes Lyme disease, Borrelia burgdorferi, is found in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

There is no evidence that Lyme disease was created as a bioweapon. The disease has been known to exist for centuries, and there is no evidence that it was ever intentionally created or used as a weapon.

Lyme disease is a serious infection, but it is treatable with antibiotics. If you think you may have Lyme disease, see your doctor immediately.