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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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   How long does Lyme disease last?

   • Patients with prolonged symptoms due to Lyme disease usually get better over time without additional antibiotics, but it can take many months to feel completely well.

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   Can Lyme disease cause recurring symptoms?

   • These include other infections, medications, depression, diabetes, and cancer. It is especially unlikely that Lyme disease is the cause of prolonged or recurring symptoms if you tested negative for Lyme disease using a recommended test or have not lived in or traveled to areas where Lyme disease is common.

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2. www.cdc.gov › lyme › signs-symptomsSigns and Symptoms of Untreated Lyme Disease - CDC

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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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3. www.cdc.gov › lyme › signs-symptomsChronic Symptoms and Lyme Disease | Lyme Disease | CDC

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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.

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   May 15, 2024 · Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread to people through the bite of blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system. Lyme disease is most common in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic ...

5. health.clevelandclinic.org › living-with-lymeLiving With Lyme Disease: How To Live With Long-Term Effects

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   May 23, 2024 · The CDC estimates that nearly 500,000 people contract Lyme disease in the U.S. each year. For most, it’s a minor inconvenience. But for some, it’s life-altering.

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   May 21, 2024 · Deb Balzer. May 21, 2024. In many regions of the U.S. and the world, enjoying the great outdoors comes with a hidden risk: ticks and the diseases they carry. Ticks can carry pathogens like Borrelia burgdorferi and Borrelia mayonii, which can cause Lyme disease in humans.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lyme_diseaseLyme disease - Wikipedia

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   3 days ago · Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis, is a tick-borne disease caused by species of Borrelia bacteria, transmitted by blood-feeding ticks in the genus Ixodes. The most common sign of infection is an expanding red rash, known as erythema migrans (EM), which appears at the site of the tick bite about a week afterwards.

9. www.self.com › story › signs-of-lyme-disease5 Signs of Lyme Disease You Really Shouldn’t Ignore | SELF

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   May 6, 2024 · By Julia Sullivan. Medically reviewed by Pritish Tosh, MD. May 6, 2024. Ed Reschke/Getty Images. There’s a lot to be wary of when you’re out exploring in nature —hungry bears, venomous snakes,...