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    What is lyme disease?

    Is it treatable, and with what?

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    +1  Views: 714 Answers: 2 Posted: 15 years ago
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      It is caused by a tick. Yes it is treatable with medication.

      15 years ago. Rating: 4
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        papabear

        Have you had experience with this disease or know someone who has? I understand that it is not covered under our medical system in canada. So a person is on their own as far as treating the disease.
        commented 15 years ago

        Lyme is a bacterial illness.  The disease is named after the town Lyme, Connecticut where a number of cases were identified.  It can cause abnormalities in the skin, joints, heart and nervous system.  Most cases of Lyme disease are curable with antibiotics.

        15 years ago. Rating: 3
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