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Really nervous that possible 3-5 spider bites in jun 2021 gave me lyme disease? waiting on test results. so far lupus, ra and test for autoimmune disease all came out negative. i really hope if positive, this is 100% curable?

Q: really nervous that possible 3-5 spider bites in jun 2021 gave me lyme disease? waiting on test results. so far lupus, ra and test for autoimmune disease all came out negative. i really hope if positive, this is 100% curable?

: I do not think spider can transmit Lyme disease. Yes, the disease can be cured with a 10 day course of antibiotic but some people may have post-Lyme disease syndromes which may take months to resolve.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

I do not think spider can transmit Lyme disease. Yes, the disease can be cured with a 10 day course of antibiotic but some people may have post-Lyme disease syndromes which may take months to resolve.

Answered 12/28/2021

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A member asked:

Really nervous that possible 3-5 spider bites in jun 2021 gave me lyme disease? waiting on test results. so far lupus, ra and test for autoimmune disease all came out negative. i really hope if positive, this is 100% curable?

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