Lyme Disease

In the initial stages, Lyme disease often resembles the flu, with chills, fatigue, headaches, joint pain, and fever. One of the most recognized signs is erythema migrans, the “bull’s-eye” rash, which appears in 70–80% of cases (CDC, 2023b).

Advanced Symptoms
If untreated, the disease can progress to more serious issues such as facial paralysis, arthritis, and nervous system complications (Wormser et al., 2006).

Challenges in Diagnosis
Because Lyme disease symptoms overlap with other conditions like autoimmune and nerve disorders, misdiagnosis is common. Doctors typically use a two-step testing process: an initial enzyme assay followed byWestern blot   a  for confirmation (CDC, 2023b).