US Medical Term · conditions
Lyme Disease
Enfermedad de Lyme
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Lyme Disease |
| Spanish (Español) | Enfermedad de Lyme |
| Chinese (中文) | 萊姆病 |
| Korean (한국어) | 라임병 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Bệnh Lyme |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Sakit na Lyme |
| Portuguese (Português) | Doença de Lyme |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | โรคไลม์ |
| Japanese (日本語) | ライム病 |
What it means
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks. Early symptoms include a characteristic bull's-eye rash called erythema migrans, fever, chills, fatigue, headache, and muscle and joint aches. If untreated, the infection can spread to the joints, heart, and nervous system. Diagnosis is made clinically and confirmed with blood tests. Treatment with antibiotics such as doxycycline for two to four weeks is usually effective when started early. Some people experience lingering symptoms after treatment called post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome. Preventing tick bites with repellent and checking for ticks after outdoor activities reduces risk.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I found a tick on my skin and am worried about Lyme disease.
Encontré una garrapata en mi piel y estoy preocupado por la enfermedad de Lyme.
I have a bull's-eye rash and think I may have been bitten by a tick carrying Lyme disease.
Tengo un sarpullido en forma de diana y creo que una garrapata portadora de la enfermedad de Lyme pudo haberme mordido.
I was treated for Lyme disease but still have symptoms months later.
Recibí tratamiento para la enfermedad de Lyme pero aún tengo síntomas meses después.
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
A69 Other spirochetal infectionsRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026