Tragic Loss of Bay Area Radio Host JV Vandergrift

San Francisco radio host JV Vandergrift, who openly talked about his battle with Lyme disease, was found dead in the water at Pier 39. Lyme disease is an infection transmitted to humans through blacklegged ticks carrying the bacteria, and symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. If left untreated, it can affect the joints, heart, and nervous system. Lyme disease is most commonly found in wooded areas in the northeast and mid-Atlantic, the north central states, and the West Coast, particularly northern California. It is important to get checked out by a doctor immediately if experiencing any early symptoms within a few weeks of getting bitten.