Justin Bieber has been diagnosed with Lyme disease. But what is it?
Justin Bieber confirmed reports on Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with Lyme disease. The"Yummy" singer also revealed he has been diagnosed with a"serious case" of chronic infectious mononucleosis , which has affected his skin and"overall health."
Lyme disease is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Yahoo Entertainment spoke with RN and Functional Nutrition Coach, Christina Tidwell, about the relatively unknown disease. "Although still a controversial and widely debated topic in the medical community, Lyme disease can become chronic, causing significant physical and mental impairment. Chronic Lyme disease is estimated to afflict 1.5 million people in the United States — far more than the 300,000-person figure cited by the CDC," she continues."The prevalence of chronic Lyme disease is only expected to rise further in coming years, with nearly two million people expected to be affected by 2020.
"Testing is also imperfect as well. As a first step, what’s currently recommended is a serologic test like the ELISA, western blot and immunoblot," she continues."It’s really important to find a doctor who is 'Lyme literate' and can help you navigate this complex diagnosis.
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