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Begins by a bite from an insect that is infected by bacterium. The bacterium enters the body and travels to different parts of the body. If untreated, it can progress to produce an infection that involves inflammation affecting joints, the nervous system, the heart and the skin.
Symptoms
The first symptom of lyme disease is a red skin rash that looks similar to the middle bull on a dart board. If left untreated this will then follow with a fever, muscle and joint pain and swelling in the affected joints.
Diagnosis
Lyme disease is normally diagnosed by the original rash. Occasionally blood and urine tests may be taken to help with the diagnosis.
Treatment
If your GP confirms you have lyme disease you will be treated with a course of antibiotics to clear the infection.