I know for example: there was a guy who got bitten by a tick in Australia and yet doctors still think “nothing is wrong” just because Australia doesn’t recognize Lyme Disease since their argument is “no scientific proof that ticks in our country transmit the bacteria” which sounds stupid when there are cases of people having Lyme Disease there.
And he’s not the only one: as a woman shared the symptoms he had, but Australia FOR SOME reason is still in denial as their counterargument sticks on “NO SCIENTIFIC PROOF THAT OUR TICKS HAVE IT” so she spent money on getting the results in another country where Lyme Disease is officially recognized paid from her own pocket.
In comparison:
- is Lyme Disease recognized in the United States?
- If so, how common is it amongst the population?
Similar experience for me. Developed the typical bullseye rash on my calf after being bit and went to the doctor. He didn’t even bother with tests to confirm, just prescribed me antibiotics based on the rash alone and it cleared up. Was sick and tired for a few days and that was that.