Lyme disease
an acute inflammatory disease caused by a tick-borne spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi, characterized by recurrent episodes of decreasing severity in which joint swelling, fever, and rash occur, sometimes with cardiac or nervous system complications.
Origin of Lyme disease
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How to use Lyme disease in a sentence
John Lurie was a big figure in the punk scene, until he was struck with an early case of chronic Lyme disease.
The Gods of Punk Are Back in New York City | Anthony Haden-Guest | September 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhat is for certain is that Lyme disease activists are a passionate bunch.
Predator Doctors Take Advantage of Patients With ‘Chronic Lyme’ Scam | Russell Saunders | September 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn almost none of these circumstances does Lyme disease seem likely, but everyone wants testing done anyhow.
Predator Doctors Take Advantage of Patients With ‘Chronic Lyme’ Scam | Russell Saunders | September 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHowever, the story of how Lyme disease first came to be understood offers clues to why the controversy persists.
Predator Doctors Take Advantage of Patients With ‘Chronic Lyme’ Scam | Russell Saunders | September 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn 2010, the IDSA held a special review panel to discuss the best way to treat Lyme disease.
Predator Doctors Take Advantage of Patients With ‘Chronic Lyme’ Scam | Russell Saunders | September 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
British Dictionary definitions for Lyme disease
/ (laɪm) /
a disease of domestic animals and humans, caused by the spirochaete Borrelia burghdorferi and transmitted by ticks, and variously affecting the joints, heart, and brain
Origin of Lyme disease
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Scientific definitions for Lyme disease
[ līm ]
A disease caused by the bacterial spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted by deer ticks and characterized initially by a bull's-eye-shaped rash followed by flu-like symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and headache. If untreated, it can result in chronic arthritis and neurologic or cardiac dysfunction. It is named after Lyme, Connecticut, where it was first reported.
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Cultural definitions for Lyme disease
[ (leyem) ]
An infection caused by a bacterium transmitted by the bite of a tick. If untreated, the disease can lead to, among other things, a serious form of chronic arthritis. Lyme disease is most prevalent in the wooded regions of the Northeast and the Middle West.
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