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Can i pass lyme disease onto my baby either in the womb or by breastfeeding?

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Possibly: It could happen, but first make sure you have a second opinion on your diagnosis, as this is often overdiagnosed and the tests for lyme disease are often misinterpreted.

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

Answered 6/9/2012

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