Lyme Disease

About Lyme

A History of Lyme Disease

The history of Lyme Disease from 1883 to the present.

About Ticks

What is a tick?

Testing

I've heard Lyme disease testing is unreliable. What are the available tests, and how reliable are they?

Misdiagnosis

Estimates state that only one out of every ten cases of Lyme disease is reported and that many people are misdiagnosed.

Symptoms

What are the Symptoms of Lyme disease?

Prevention

How can I protect myself and my family against Lyme disease?

Disclaimer

The Midwest Lyme Foundation (MLF) and it's website is intended as a resource for people interested in learning about Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. The information presented is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal or medical advice regarding the treatment of any symptoms or disease. You should not use any information on the site to take the place of advice from your personal healthcare provider or other professional. Links to other sites are provided to facilitate research only and information on those sites is the opinion of those who publish the sites and is not necessarily that of Midwest Lyme Foundation.
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