Selects: The Skinny on Lyme Disease
This episode of Stuff You Should Know explores the history, science, and controversy surrounding Lyme disease, from its discovery in Lyme, Connecticut, to its current status as the most common vector-borne illness in the U.S., with growing concerns about chronic cases, misdiagnosis, and
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