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   How does Lyme disease affect the body?

   • “If you get the flu, you get a low-grade fever, develop muscle aches and feel a little off. And if you are infected with the Lyme bacteria, you can feel the same way.” Early on, typical symptoms of Lyme disease include fever, chills, headache, joint aches and — most distinctively — a spreading rash that resembles a bullseye.

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   What are the symptoms of Lyme disease?

   • Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread by black-legged ticks, commonly known as deer ticks. It is the most frequently seen vector-borne disease in the United States. Symptoms of Lyme disease vary based on the severity of the case. The most notorious symptom, “bullseye rash,” doesn’t occur in everyone and can go unnoticed.

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   Why do some patients with Lyme disease develop symptoms?

   • Why some patients with Lyme disease develop these symptoms is not known; however, these symptoms have also been reported following other types of infections. Lyme disease is one of many causes of such symptoms, so it is important to work with your healthcare provider to evaluate all possible causes and develop a treatment plan.

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › lyme-diseaseLyme disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 10, 2023 · Humans usually get Lyme disease from the bite of a tick carrying the bacteria. Ticks that can carry borrelia bacteria live throughout most of the United States. But Lyme disease is most common in the upper Midwest and the northeastern and mid-Atlantic states.

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   Jun 16, 2023 · An estimated one in six people with Lyme disease do not experience the tell-tale rash and up to 7% of people with Lyme disease have no symptoms. What happens if Lyme disease is untreated? Left untreated, Lyme disease can spread to joints and organs, causing significant damage.

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   6 days ago · Early on, typical symptoms of Lyme disease include fever, chills, headache, joint aches and — most distinctively — a spreading rash that resembles a bullseye. But if it isn’t identified and treated within 36 to 48 hours, the infection can spread to other parts of your body, including your heart and nervous system.

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   May 15, 2024 · Untreated Lyme disease can produce a wide range of symptoms, depending on the stage of infection. These include fever, rash, facial paralysis, an irregular heartbeat, and arthritis. Seek medical attention if you observe any of these symptoms and have recently had a tick bite, live in an area known for Lyme disease, or have recently traveled to ...

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   The initial infection can cause an expanding round or oval red skin lesion called erythema migrans and associated flu-like symptoms within days to a month after the tick bite. Early symptoms can include achiness, chills, fever, sweats, fatigue, malaise, headache, stiff neck, muscle soreness, joint pain, swollen lymph nodes, and sore throat.

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   Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by ticks that can affect various body systems. Learn how to prevent, diagnose, and treat Lyme disease from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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   May 15, 2024 · Overview. Lyme disease is an illness caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi and spread by blacklegged ticks. Although most patients recover completely when treated with a 2- to 4-week course of oral antibiotics, about 5-10% can have prolonged symptoms of fatigue, body aches, or difficulty thinking as a result of their infection.