In addition, 1 out of every 4 infected persons does not develop a rash — the only hallmark unique to Lyme disease — and many patients cannot recall if they were bitten by a tick because its bite is usually painless.
Pealegi ei teki igal neljandal nakatunul löövet — ainsat Lyme’i tõvele eriomast tunnust — ning paljud patsiendid ei tea öelda, kas puuk on neid hammustanud või mitte, sest harilikult ei ole puugihammustus valus.