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Have you ever had Lyme disease?

It’s Lyme disease awareness month: Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be spread to ...

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12.33 14 May 2024


Have you ever had Lyme disease?


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12.33 14 May 2024


It’s Lyme disease awareness month: Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be spread to humans by infected ticks. It's usually easier to treat if it's diagnosed early. 

There’s thought to be between 50 and 100 cases in Ireland every year – but how much do we really know about it? 

Andrea is joined by listeners as well as  Professor Jack Lambert, Consultant in Infectious Diseases at the Mater to learn more.


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