Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted through the bite of infected black-legged ticks. It is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which enters the bloodstream and spreads throughout the body. The Lyme Disease Antibody with Reflex to Antibodies IGG & IGM Blot is the most important test for diagnosis because it detects specific antibodies your immune system produces in response to the infection.
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Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks (also called deer ticks). These tiny ticks pick up the bacteria when they feed on infected mice, deer, or other animals, and then transfer it to people during their next blood meal. The tick typically needs to be attached to your skin for 36 to 48 hours before the bacteria can be transmitted, which is why prompt tick removal is so important for prevention.
The Lyme Disease Antibody with Reflex to Antibodies IGG & IGM Blot is the most important test for Lyme disease because it uses a two-tier approach to accurately detect infection. This test first screens for antibodies against Borrelia burgdorferi, then automatically performs more specific immunoblot testing if the initial screen is positive. The immunoblot identifies both IgM antibodies (which appear 2-4 weeks after a tick bite and indicate recent infection) and IgG antibodies (which develop later and can persist for years, indicating past infection or late-stage disease). For additional confirmation, the Lyme Disease Antibodies (IgG, IgM) Immunoblot can be used as a standalone test to analyze specific protein bands characteristic of Lyme disease, providing detailed information about your immune response to the bacteria.
You should get tested if you develop symptoms after spending time in wooded or grassy areas where ticks are common, especially if you found a tick attached to your skin. Look for signs like a spreading bull's-eye rash (erythema migrans), unexplained fever, severe fatigue, headaches, muscle and joint aches, or swollen lymph nodes within days to weeks after potential tick exposure. Even if you do not remember being bitten, get tested if you develop these symptoms and live in or have visited areas where Lyme disease is prevalent, such as the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, or upper Midwest United States. Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent the infection from progressing to more serious complications affecting your joints, heart, and nervous system.
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Increase resistance or strength training
Prioritize 7–8 hours of quality sleep per night, try to reduce stress
Include more zinc- and magnesium-rich foods (like shellfish, beef, pumpkin seeds, spinach)
Consider retesting in 3–6 months
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