Disclaimer: This guide is a research-based informational article. We are not doctors, and this content is not intended as medical advice. For personal health concerns, symptoms, or treatment, always consult a qualified healthcare provider. What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the United States. It is caused by spiral-shaped […]
One Tick, Many Infections: Understanding Lyme Disease Co-Infections & Why They Matter When people think of Lyme Disease, they often picture a single infection caused by the bite of a black-legged tick (also known as the deer tick). While Borrelia burgdorferi—the bacteria that causes Lyme Disease—is the most well-known, it’s not the only pathogen these […]
Lyme disease is often called “The Great Imitator” — and for good reason. This tick-borne illness caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi can display infection in a wide variety of symptoms, many of which mimic other chronic conditions. Because of this, Lyme Disease misdiagnosis is incredibly common, leading many patients down frustrating, sometimes harmful paths […]
How to Know If You’ve Been Bitten by a Tick: Signs and Symptoms In this blog we will walk you through how to identify a tick bite and what symptoms to watch for in case the tick was infected with the bacteria that causes Lyme Disease. There are over 900 species of ticks? Which ones […]
