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Lyme disease

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  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    What Is Myocarditis? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

    June 8, 2018

    What is myocarditis? It's inflammation that can affect the heart's electrical system. Find out how it can be treated at UPMC. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: Heart Health, heart inflammation, inflammation, Lyme disease, myocarditis, viral myocarditis

    What is myocarditis? Learn more about this con
  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    Lyme Carditis: How Does Lyme Disease Affect the Heart?

    June 25, 2017

    Does Lyme disease hurt your heart? Learn more about Lyme carditis, how it affects your heart, and what you can do to prevent tick bites. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: heart block, Lyme carditis, Lyme disease

    Lyme carditis: How does Lyme disease affect the heart?
  • Article - 7 Minute Read

    The Lessons from Lyme: Shelley’s Story

    May 19, 2016

    Lyme disease is something that most of us probably don’t think much about until it affects us or someone we know. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: Bell's Palsy, Lyme disease, Pinnacle Health, summer

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    Stings and Insect Bites – Home Treatment

    May 13, 2015

    With the arrival of warmer weather, Pittsburghers will find themselves exposed to stings and insect bites as we engage in more outdoor Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

    Categorized as: Safety

    Tagged with: allergic reaction, benadryl, Lyme disease, ticks

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    What Is Lyme Disease? Know the Symptoms and How to Stay Safe

    June 16, 2014

    Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that ticks can spread through their bite. Learn about the symptoms of lyme disease and discover preventative measures Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: bug repellent, chills, DEET, headache, joint pain, Lyme disease, muscle pain, rash, ticks

    Learn more about how to identify Lyme Disease

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