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Lyme disease - tertiary    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Stage 3 Lyme disease; Late persistent Lyme disease; Chronic Lyme Disease

Definition:

A late, persistent inflammatory disease caused by the bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted by the bite of a deer tick.

Causes and Risks

Tertiary Lyme disease occurs months to years after the initial infection (see Lyme disease for more information). Symptoms include skin, neurological, and musculoskeletal manifestations.

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