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What Is Lyme Disease in Humans?
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
- Facts
- Causes
- Risks and Complications
- Symptoms and Signs
- Doctors Specialists
- Diagnosis
- Curable
- Prevention & Vaccine
Lyme disease in humans facts
- Lyme disease is an illness that is spread by bites from ticks infected by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia mayonii, Borrelia afzelii, or Borrelia garinii.
- Lyme disease can affect the skin, joints, heart, and nervous system.