As the northeastern United States prepares for another Lyme disease season without an approved vaccine, more individuals are at increased risk of both acute Lyme disease (caused by B. burgdorferi infection) and postacute sequelae after Lyme disease.
Lyme disease has been a notifiable condition since 1991. Last year, approximately 89,000 cases were reported in the U.S., in states such as Pennsylvania.
Why Does Lyme Disease Affect Specific Individuals
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