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Borreliosis, also known as the Lyme disease, can be often characterized with a long-term latency period. Varied symptoms caused by different strains may additionally make it difficult to identify. Delayed diagnosis and treatment can lead to irreversible osteoarticular or neurological changes. In the case of pregnant women the illness can cause developmental changes of the fetus or even lead to miscarriage. The wide base of tick hosts additionally increases the risk of contracting borreliosis by various occupational groups. This publication is aimed at presenting the risk of contracting the Lyme disease among selected professionals in Poland, especially in respect to forest workers, perceived as the highest risk group. By correlating data from many years of disease reports, it is possible to observe the effects of the hitherto use of personal protection measures and to determine the estimated likelihood of the Lyme disease spread among other professional groups.