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Lyme disease is an inflammatory condition that can develop after being bitten by an infected deer tick. The disease affects the nervous system and joints, and creates a host of symptoms.... More »
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Lyme disease may progress in stages from mild symptoms to serious, long-term disabilities if left untreated. There are three stages of Lyme disease: early localized, early disseminated, and late persistent. ... Some people with Lyme disease will have flu-like symptoms with or without a rash. These symptoms may include:
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Most cases of Lyme disease can be cured with antibiotics, especially if treatment is begun early in the course of illness. However, a small percentage of patients with Lyme disease have symptoms that last months to years after treatment with antibiotics. These symptoms can include muscle and joint pains,
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Doctors can diagnose Lyme disease on the basis of the patient’s symptoms, which are generally described in three different categories, the first, second, and third stages. ... The third stage is called late stage or chronic Lyme disease and occurs within weeks, months, or even years after the initial infection.
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