A Patient’s Story from the South My patient from Florida looked me straight in the eye and said, “But Lyme doesn’t exist down here, right?” That’s what she’d been told—by more than one doctor. She had a rash. Fatigue. Joint pain. Classic signs of Lyme disease. But instead of being tested or treated, she was […]
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Babesia Negative Tests: Why Treatment May Still Be Needed TEST NEGATIVE—BUT STILL SYMPTOMS? COULD IT BE BABESIA? What does it mean when a Babesia test is negative—but symptoms persist? Quick Answer: Babesia tests can miss active infections. False negatives are common, and some patients improve with treatment despite negative results. Clinical Insight: When symptoms strongly
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Tick Mouthparts Left in Skin: What to Do and Lyme Disease Risk Quick Answer: If a tick’s mouthparts stay in your skin, it usually does not increase the risk of Lyme disease. In most cases, the body will naturally push the material out over time without complications. This situation—tick mouthparts left in skin—is common after
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