Do insect bites and tick bites cause MND?
As far as we know, insect bites and tick bites do not contribute to the development of MND. Tick bites can cause a bacterial infection know as Lyme Disease, which initially causes flu-like symptoms but if left untreated can involve neurological symptoms similar to those seen in MND. However, Lyme Disease also produces a range of other symptoms – it does not just affect motor neurones. Lyme Disease can be treated with antibiotics.
