DE is the worst state for Tick Bourne diseases. Lymes is only one of 13 kinds of TBD. Lucky me to live in the #1 state for it! My hubby, who works outside, has had TBD 3 times, myself twice and my oldest son (36) got it last year when he came to live with us for a while. He had a very bad case and although treated early will always have issues resulting from it. Please follow your doctors advice very carefully. This disease is sneaky and very risky. Take care and thanks for thinking to warn others about the potential hazzard. Hope you feel better soon.