Lyme disease is diagnosed in nearly 500,000 individuals annually in the U.S., primarily identified by a skin lesion that may not always appear as the classic bull's-eye. Early symptoms can easily be mistaken for flu-like conditions. Treatment with antibiotics like doxycycline is effective if started promptly, but up to 10% of patients may develop chronic Lyme disease, resulting in severe symptoms affecting various body systems. The specific causes of chronic Lyme remain unclear, but the impact can be profound, challenging both patients and healthcare providers to identify and manage the condition effectively.
Nearly 500,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year in the U.S. For about 75% of them, the first sign will be a skin lesion that appears one to four weeks after being bitten by an infected deer tick.
When someone has chronic Lyme disease, there's almost nothing it can't do, says Dr. Amy Edwards, highlighting the complexity of symptoms that can arise.
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