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Lyme disease is on the rise, and treatment is behind

Georgia Health News

Cases of Lyme disease – a tick-borne illness characterized by fever, headache, and sometimes a rash –  are on the rise across the country, and some reports suggest the disease is spreading into Georgia. When left untreated, the illness can lead to serious and expensive health complications.

On this week’s Georgia Health Report, host Lauren Baggett talks with Andy Miller about why Lyme disease presents such a complex medical challenge to doctors and scientists. Read more.