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Methods for Rapid Transfer and Localization of Lyme Disease Pathogens Within the Tick Gut
Published on: February 14, 2011
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If patients lack the characteristic sign of Lyme disease-a red rash with a pale center-diagnosing the disease can be challenging. A thorough workup and history should alert physicians when patients' flulike symptoms are the result of this tick-borne infection.
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