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Lyme Disease: What Is, Causes, Risk Factors, and More

Lyme Disease: What Is, Causes, Risk Factors, and More

What Is Lyme Disease?

Lyme disease is a specific infectious illness that can be transmitted only under certain conditions. A tick can carry the bacteria that cause Lyme disease when it bites you. This infection can occur in anyone, regardless of age, including children, adults, or the elderly. The bacteria can be spread through different species of ticks. There are several stages of this tick-borne disease, and with that,…

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