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Lyme Disease Research Paper

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Investigating Lyme Disease In Saratoga Springs, NY

Lyme disease is an infection caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria, and it can be transmitted to humans through Ixodes tick.1 A person who is bitten by a tick that carries the infectious bacteria can develop Lyme disease if the tick has been attached to the body for at least 24 hours.1 An individual will typically develop a rash within 3 to 30 days after receiving a tick bite.2 This rash is characterized by its ring or bulls-eye like appearance. 2 Other early signs of Lyme disease include fever, muscle soreness, headache, fatigue and swollen glands.2 If Lyme disease is not treated in its early stages, it can cause more severe symptoms that impact the brain, nervous system, muscles, joints,

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