Lyme Disease - Tertiary
Alternate Names : Chronic Lyme Disease, Late Persistent Lyme Disease, Stage 3 Lyme Disease
Definition A late, persistent inflammatory disease caused by the bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted by the bite of a deer tick.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Tertiary Lyme disease occurs months to years after the initial infection (seeLyme disease for more information). Symptoms include skin, neurological, and musculoskeletal manifestations.
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