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Lyme Disease: What We Are Learning

Lyme Disease: The Great Imitator

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by a spirochete—a corkscrew-shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted by deer and black-legged ticks, typically found in wooded areas. Lyme is called “The Great Imitator” because its symptoms mimic...

Babesia Infection

Babesia Infection and Treatment Babesia: A Co-infection of Lyme Disease What is Babesia?  Babesia occurs from a tiny parasite that infects red blood cells. A bite from an infected tick transmits the Babesia infection. These protozoa can live in and destroy red blood...