Lyme disease

Lyme disease

Topic

Heard in 3 episodes across 2 shows since Jul 2026

Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis, is a tick-borne infectious disease caused by species of Borrelia bacteria. It is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blood-feeding ticks in the genus Ixodes and is the most common tick-borne disease in the Northern Hemisphere. While infections are typically treatable with antibiotics, early detection is key to ensuring a full recovery.

Episodes

3
across 2 shows

First heard

Jul 2026

Expert statements

1
1 negative

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What experts have said about Lyme disease

1 statement · 1 negative

  1. Untreated early Lyme disease can cause lifelong problems.

    “If you don't catch it early, it can fuck with you the rest of your life.”

    Listen at 1:26:49

    Open the episode · #2531 - Forrest Galante

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Episodes

3 episodes featuring Lyme disease, newest first