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At least in my whereabouts, tick testing is no longer used. They said chance of false negative is too high. On top of that, bad tick doesn't mean you're infecte
by mantas 9y ago
At least in my whereabouts, tick testing is no longer used. They said chance of false negative is too high. On top of that, bad tick doesn't mean you're infected. Two stages blood test is only fool proof way to test for Lyme.
Can confirm that ticks need time to give you Lyme. I've had Lyme twice. Both times I missed a tick on initial check and found it a day later. I get bitten few times a year and every time I find them on time all is good.
- mrec 9y agoDo you build up any kind of immunity after repeated exposure?
- eric_h 9y agoIt's a bacterial infection, so I believe immunity just doesn't last as long as it does for e.g. chicken pox. The vaccine, when it was available, recommended rather short intervals between boosters.
- mantas 9y agoNope. On the bright side, the treatment is easy if it's not neglected . There's little chance of any residual too.