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00:08 Well-known Coronation Street character Joseph Brown is set to be involved in a storyline
00:12 which sees him faint due to Lyme disease.
00:14 11-year-old son of characters Chesney and Gemma will be rushed to hospital in scenes
00:19 which will air next week.
00:21 As a result, what are some of the signs and symptoms you should look out for when it comes
00:25 to Lyme disease?
00:26 Well, Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be spread to humans by infected ticks.
00:32 Signs to look out for are a headache, joint pain, muscle pain and a fever.
00:35 A circular-shaped rash around a tick bite can be an early symptom and this can last
00:39 up to three months.
00:41 This rash is usually not hot or itchy but will be darker or lighter in the centre and
00:44 might gradually spread.
00:46 Some people may experience a temperature, tiredness and a loss of energy.
00:50 It's important to safely remove ticks as soon as possible.
00:53 High-risk places for ticks include grassy and wooded areas in southern and northern
00:57 Ireland.
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