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By Mayo Clinic staffLeft untreated, Lyme disease can cause:
- Chronic joint inflammation (Lyme arthritis), particularly of the knee
- Neurological symptoms, such as facial palsy and neuropathy
- Cognitive defects, such as impaired memory
- Heart rhythm irregularities
- Memory loss
- Difficulty concentrating
- Changes in mood or sleep habits