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DE SCR58
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Engrossed
5/18/2023
Primary Sponsor
Brian Pettyjohn
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AI Summary
- Designates May 2023 as "Lyme Disease Awareness Month" in Delaware
- Recognizes Lyme disease as a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi transmitted through deer tick bites that can cause neurological impacts and joint disease
- Notes Delaware ranks in the top 10 states for highest incidence rate of Lyme disease per 100,000 people and has an ideal climate for bacterium-carrying deer ticks
- Acknowledges some Lyme disease patients experience lingering symptoms including fatigue, pain, and impaired cognitive function that may persist for months or years after treatment
- Affirms Delaware's commitment to Lyme disease awareness and prevention, with the state dedicating resources to investigate each possible case reported to the Bureau of Epidemiology
Legislative Description
Designating The Month Of May 2023 As "lyme Disease Awareness Month" In The State Of Delaware.
Last Action
Passed In House by Voice Vote
5/18/2023
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