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I have been exposed to lyme disease and treated (first stage) is it possible for me to get a natural immunity that can be measured by a lab?

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Dr. Ziad Akl answered

Yes: Even if treated you may still develop antibodies detectable by a blood test. However, sometimes treatment blunts that response and the test is negative.

Answered 11/21/2012

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