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Lyme Disease What You Should Know

LymeDisease - What youshouldknow

Remember, a bullseye rashdoes not alwaysoccur for everyone

  • Women are more likely to get atypical lyme rashes or no rash at all

LymeDiseaseDisproportionately affects women:

  • Women are more likely to have a false negative on two tier testing than men, leading to underdiagnosis
  • Women’s bodies tend to have an exaggerated response to lyme disease, which could explain the more severe symptoms woman can experience

THese are just a few reasons why it is soimportant toknow the signs andsymptomsof LymeDisease

For more information on signs and symptoms of Lyme Disease visit:
https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/index.html

How Do I...

4545 Crain Highway
White Plains, MD 20695
Phone: 301-609-6900
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 AM – 5 PM

ADMINISTRATION

Health Officer
Dianna E. Abney, M.D.

MISSION

To protect, promote, and improve the health, safety, and environment of Charles County residents.

VISION

A healthier Charles County

PARTNER LINKS

Charles County Government

Charles County Public Schools

Maryland Department of Health

University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center