
#1439 - Michael Osterholm
The Joe Rogan Experience
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The Tick Epidemic: Understanding Lyme Disease
This chapter explores the growing prevalence of Lyme disease on the East Coast and its connection to tick populations and deer relocation. The discussion emphasizes the complexities of diagnosing and treating chronic Lyme disease while highlighting the ecological factors that contribute to tick proliferation. Personal anecdotes and the urgent need for research and vaccination are underscored as the speakers express concern over the evolving public health implications of this disease.
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