What are co-infections? Co-Infections of Lyme Disease

Ticks often harbor multiple infectious organisms resulting in co-infections. Co-infections can be challenging to diagnose as symptoms frequently overlap with many of the other tick-borne diseases including Lyme disease.

In this video, we explore what co-infections are, including co-infections of Lyme disease, and how they can affect people battling this condition. Lyme disease, caused by the bite of an infected tick, can sometimes come with other infections, known as co-infections. These co-infections, like Bartonella, Babesia, and Ehrlichia, can complicate Lyme disease symptoms and make it harder to treat.

Co-infections with Lyme disease often lead to more severe symptoms and longer recovery times. Common co-infections of Lyme disease, such as Bartonella, may cause additional issues like fatigue, fever, and joint pain. Recognizing these co-infections early is essential for getting the proper treatment and managing chronic Lyme disease with co-infections more effectively.

This video breaks down the symptoms of co-infections in Lyme disease and how they differ from the main symptoms of Lyme. We’ll also discuss the importance of working with a healthcare professional to properly diagnose and treat these co-infections. If you or someone you know is dealing with Lyme disease and unexplained symptoms, understanding the role of co-infections is essential to finding relief and improving health outcomes.

WATCH VIDEO: Summary of co-infections