Lyme disease - chronic persistent
Alternate Names : Tertiary Lyme disease, Stage 3 Lyme disease, Late persistent Lyme disease, Lyme arthritis
Definition
Chronic persistent Lyme disease is a late stage of an inflammatory disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. It is also called Stage 3, or tertiary, Lyme disease. See also:
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Lyme disease is transmitted by the bite of a deer tick. Some people may not be treated for Lyme disease because they do not have any symptoms or their symptoms are mild. Stage 3 Lyme disease may develop months or even years after the Lyme disease infection. Even people who were treated may develop Stage 3 Lyme disease.
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