Rising Threat: The Complexity of Lyme Disease

This chapter explores the alarming increase of Lyme disease in the U.S. and the skepticism surrounding its legitimacy within the medical community. It discusses the emotional toll on sufferers, the difficulties in diagnosis due to unreliable testing, and the factors driving the disease's spread, including climate change and environmental encroachment. Additionally, the narrative traces the historical emergence of Lyme disease, linking it to potential public health concerns associated with a nearby biological testing facility.