Things Never to Say to Someone With Lyme Disease Invisible symptoms can be difficult for others to understand Words intended to help may unintentionally cause harm Support often starts with listening rather than explaining People living with Lyme disease often hear comments that seem harmless but can feel dismissive. Patients struggling with fatigue, pain, cognitive […]
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What Delays Lyme Disease Diagnosis? 6 Common Causes Patients with recurrent Lyme disease and Lyme encephalopathy have waited an average of 2 years before receiving treatment. [1,2] This delay can have long-term consequences. Once Borrelia burgdorferi infection disseminates, symptoms can become more problematic and treatment more difficult. There has been limited published information about why
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Occupational Lyme Disease: Which Workers Face the Highest Risk? Outdoor workers face repeated tick exposure Occupational Lyme disease risk differs by profession Prevention and early recognition remain important Occupational Lyme disease is an important but often overlooked risk for workers who spend significant time outdoors. Forestry workers, farmers, landscapers, utility crews, park employees, military personnel,
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