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Health Conditions
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Lyme Disease
What is it?
Lyme disease is an infection that is transmitted by ticks when they attach and imbed on a human body. Not all ticks transmit Lyme disease; however, cases of Lyme disease have been reported throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. Lyme disease is characterized by symptoms including a rash that looks like a ?bull?s eye?, fever, fatigue, and headache. If left untreated the infection can spread to the joints, nervous system, and the heart, causing symptoms of arthritis, trouble concentrating, loss of memory, muscle weakness, and numbness and tingling in the arms and legs. If treated early, Lyme disease is curable in most patients. Because, Lyme disease is potentially incurable (if not detected early) it is important to protect yourself and your family from the disease. Prevention of tick bites is the best defense humans have against Lyme disease.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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