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Is it possible to get lyme disease if i've never been bit by a tick?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: You can only get it from a tick bite.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/29/2022

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