Lime Disease - Cause - Diagnosis - Symptoms - Treatment

How did Lyme disease get its name which many people misspell as Lime disease? Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi which is transmitted by the bite of a deer tick.

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Would you know what to look for and what symptoms are important to report to your doctor? Learn more about Lime disease (Lyme disease) cause, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment.

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