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  2. Feb 10, 2023 · In the United States, the most common condition of this stage is arthritis in large joints, particularly the knees. Pain, swelling or stiffness may last for a long time. Or the symptoms may come and go. Stage 3 symptoms usually begin 2 to 12 months after a tick bite.

  3. Aug 16, 2022 · Signs and symptoms of untreated late Lyme disease, which may happen from months to a year after infection, may include: Recurring episodes of swollen joints ( arthritis ). This typically affects large joints like the knee. Difficulty concentrating, known as “brain fog.”.

  4. Jun 16, 2023 · Arthritis, heart disease, and nervous system problems are common complications of untreated Lyme disease. How is Lyme disease diagnosed? In the initial stages, Lyme disease is diagnosed based on the appearance of a bulls-eye rash after a black-legged tick bite.

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    • Rashes. The signature rash of a Lyme tick bite looks like a solid red oval or a bull’s-eye. It can appear anywhere on your body. The bull’s-eye has a central red spot, surrounded by a clear circle with a wide red circle on the outside.
    • Fatigue. Whether or not you see the tick bite or the classic Lyme rash, your early symptoms are likely to be flu-like. Symptoms are often cyclical, waxing and waning every few weeks (12).
    • Achy, stiff, or swollen joints. Joint pain and stiffness, often intermittent, are early Lyme symptoms. Your joints may be inflamed, warm to the touch, painful, and swollen.
    • Headaches, dizziness, fever. Other common flu-like symptoms are headaches, dizziness, fever, muscle pain, and malaise. About 50 percent of people with Lyme disease have flu-like symptoms within a week of their infection (18).
  5. Sep 26, 2022 · Children ages 5 to 9 are the age group most affected by Lyme disease, followed by middle-aged people. Males are also more likely to become infected than females. Early detection is critical to avoid late Lyme disease and complications. However, most people with Lyme disease fully recover.

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  6. Regardless of the term used, prolonged symptoms can have devastating effects on a person's life. There is a critical need to better understand the causes of prolonged symptoms in people who have had Lyme disease and best approaches to treatment and care.

  7. Learn More. Signs and Symptoms of Untreated Lyme Disease. Information on the signs and symptoms of Lyme disease. How Lyme Disease Spreads. Borrelia bacteria are spread to people through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. ... Lyme Disease Surveillance and Data.

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