History Of Lyme Disease

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Introduction Lyme Disease (LD) is one of the most common vector-borne infections in the United Stated. Research has shown that over 20,000 confirmed cases have been reported every year with most cases of about 96% evidenced in 13 states. Nevertheless, these results are not reflected in individual’s state country of residence because of people, pets, and tick travel. This paper seeks to explore the biography of Lyme disease in addition to signs, symptoms, diagnosis and prevention.
History of LD
In the year 1981, researchers identified the cause of LD and discovered the relation between the disease and deer ticks. The clinical manifestations of LD are divided into three stages: early localized LD, early disseminated LD, and late Lyme disease.

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