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Information About Lyme Disease

Welcome to TargetLyme.com, informing people of the risks associated with Lyme Disease and offering basic Lyme Disease information to those who are not knowledable on the subject. This website was created for the purpose of helping others understand this potentially devastating illness and to help slow the spread of the disease.
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About Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is an infection caused by a kind of bacteria called a spirochete (say: "spy-ro-keet"). The disease is carried by deer ticks.These ticks can spread the disease to animals and humans through tick bites. These ticks are about the size of a sesame seed. Click for More

Symptoms Of Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease is diagnosed clinically, as no currently available test, no matter the source or type, is definitive in ruling in or ruling out infection. Inside you will find a symptom checklist which may be helpful in diagnosing Lyme. If you suspect that you may have been infected with Lyme disease, seek medical consultation at once. Click for More

Treatment Of Lyme Disease
It has been shown that the longer a patient had been ill with Lyme prior to first definitive therapy, the longer the duration of treatment must be, and the need for more aggressive treatment increases. Sadly, some insurance companies are still reluctant to pay for such treatment. Click for More

Frequently Asked Questions
This is a list of Frequently-Asked Questions about Lyme Disease. It has answers to most of the common questions people ask about Lyme infections. Lyme disease awareness is important for everyone, especially those living in areas where the disease is prevalent. Be informed about tick related disease and be safe. Click for More

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