“When Lyme disease is misdiagnosed and goes untreated in children, it has a profound, devastating impact on a child’s well being,” Ms. Baisley said. “So it is imperative to know the signs and symptoms of this disease. Other tickborne diseases such as babesiosis can also be possible since the pathogen agent, Babesia microti, often co-infects the same tick that carries the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. It is equally important to know what can be done to minimize your risk.”
"Early Lyme disease symptoms appear within three to 30 days and can include a red rash, often occuring at the site of the tick bite, fever, fatigue, musicle, bone and joint pain, migrating arthritis, stiff neck, headache, Bell’s palsy or other cranial nerve neuritis. If untreated, symptoms can progress towards severe arthritis, cardiac and nervous system complications, weakness and fatigue and mood and sleep problems."
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