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A 35-year-old female asked:

I was diagnosed with lyme disease a year ago and took antibiotics. no problems since. my question is do the symptoms ever return? and if so what should be done?

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Dr. Martin Raff
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Unlikely: If you were treated early in the course of the illness and the therapy was successful the chances of your having long-term problems is almost non-existent.
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