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I had a blood test (western blot), to check for lyme disease. the results look strange (0.45). this doesn't look like the result of any wb test i have?
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Probably not Lyme: Your Western Blot would need to be above 5 for a conclusive confirmation of Lyme disease. Unless you also had known tick bite, low-grade fever, "erythema migrants", you probably had a viral illness that should resolve on its own. Do discuss this with your primary medical provider or specialist if symptoms persist.
Answered 7/25/2014
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