What is Lyme disease, what are the symptoms and how can it be treated as Miranda Hart shares diagnosis
The IndependentSign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Symptoms can differ from person to person, but many people with Lyme disease will develop a circular red “bullseye” rash around the tick bite within four weeks of being bitten. Health news in pictures Show all 40 According to new draft guidance published by NICE in February, doctors are advised not to wait for a potential Lyme disease patient’s blood test results if they have a “bullseye” rash. “If a characteristic bull’s eye rash is present, healthcare professionals should feel confident in diagnosing Lyme disease,” said Professor Gillian Leng, director of health and social care at Nice. According to the NHS, around 1,000 cases of Lyme disease are serologically diagnosed in England and Wales every year.
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