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Aug 16, 2022 · Early disseminated Lyme disease (months one through four). Late persistent, late disseminated or just late Lyme disease (after four months, even up to years later). How common is Lyme disease? In the United States, about 30,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) each year.
Early symptoms can include achiness, chills, fever, sweats, fatigue, malaise, headache, stiff neck, muscle soreness, joint pain, swollen lymph nodes, and sore throat. The combination of the skin lesion and flu-like symptoms are the primary manifestations of acute stage Lyme disease, although the rash and flu-like symptoms are not always present.
Dec 18, 2023 · Some long-term complications people experience include: Synovitis: This is inflammation of the linings of the joints. Up to 10% of people with late-stage Lyme have visible joint inflammation, even after antibiotic treatment. Immunosuppressive medications or surgery can sometimes help to reduce pain.
With approximately 500,000 new U.S. cases of Lyme disease per year, the number of people experiencing chronic symptoms is a growing public health concern. Notably, many persisting Lyme disease symptoms overlap with other infection-associated chronic illnesses such as Long COVID and ME/CFS, and additional studies are needed to determine if they ...
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May 15, 2023 · Why some people recover from Lyme disease, while others experience months, years or even decades of chronic symptoms has long puzzled doctors. New research offers some clues to an immune system ...
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Dec 5, 2023 · This stage can occur days to months following the initial infection. Neurologic symptoms occur in approximately 10% of untreated people. Inflammation of the nervous system can cause: Facial paralysis (drooping on one or both sides of the face) Fever. Numbness, tingling, shooting pain, or weakness in the arms or legs.
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