Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. If left untreated, the infection can spread to your joints, heart, and nervous system.
Common Symptoms
- Target-shaped rash (erythema migrans)
- Fever
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Joint pain and swelling
Clinical Sources
- Lyme Disease: Causes, Rash, Symptoms & TreatmentCleveland Clinic
- Lyme Disease | Borreliosis | MedlinePlusMedlinePlus
Diagnostic Lab Tests
Tests commonly used to diagnose or monitor Lyme Disease:
HIV Proviral DNA PCR
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Fluid Chlorides
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Hiv 1&2 (Tri-Dot)
The HIV 1&2 Tri-Dot is a rapid visual test for the qualitative detection of antibodies to ...
Western Blot
The Western Blot is a highly specific confirmatory test used to detect specific proteins (...
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