The Essential Role of Laboratory Professionals: Ensuring the Safety and Effectiveness of Laboratory. Data in Electronic Health Record Systems is a publication of the Division of Laboratory Programs, Standards and Services in the Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Services, within. the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
but in recent decades the u s centers for disease control and prevention has realized that up to one in five lyme patients exhibits persistent debilitating symptoms such as fatigue and pain known as post treatment lyme disease syndrome and no one understands why the problem is growing
Symptoms may come and go. Untreated, the bacteria can spread to the brain, heart, and joints. Symptoms of early disseminated Lyme disease (stage 2) may occur weeks to months after the tick bite, and may include: Symptoms of late disseminated Lyme disease (stage 3) can occur months or years after the infection. The most common symptoms are muscle and joint pain. Other symptoms may include: