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Do i need to have a fever to have lyme disease?

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Dr. Ganana Tesfa answered

No: Most people with lyme disease do not have fever.

Answered 5/15/2018

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A member asked:

Do i need to have a fever to have lyme disease?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ganana Tesfa answered

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