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- First recognized in the U.S. in 1975 after a mysterious outbreak of arthritis near Lyme, Connecticut, Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is spread by certain tick bites and can cause a wide range of symptoms.
- Lots of Links on Lyme Disease
- This personal home page claims to have “over 6,500 categorized links on Lyme disease.” We didn’t count them, but there are an awful lot. The entries are not annotated, but they are well-organized. There is no information about the author, Art Doherty, whom we must assume is not a professional in the field.
- Lyme Disease: The Facts, The Challenge
- An informative brochure from the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
- Lyme Disease Network
- A very comprehensive site, with information ranging from research and legal documents to a bulletin board and newsletter.
- MedlinePlus Health Information: Lyme Disease
- A well-organized guide to federal and other online resources about Lyme disease.
- Spotlight on Lyme Disease
- This site from the Centers on Disease Control includes fact sheets, surveillance information, public information, and pictures.
- Related Subjects
- Arthritis
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