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Could Lyme Disease Have An Effect On Psa Test?
hello my husband has been diagnosed with prostate cancer for three yrs and after radiation a yr ago his psa levels have been coming up ..... he just was tested for lyme disease but the results have not come back yet could this have an effect on the psa test if comes back positive
Tue, 15 Jul 2014
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Welcome to HCM.
There is no effect of Lymes disease on PSA levels.Lymes disease is caused by spirochetes called Borrelia which gain entry into the body by tick bite. Lymes disease is characterized by annular lesion at the site of bite, dermatitis and fever. This disease occurs in three stages, the third stage is chronic disease which presents with cardiac problems, arthritis and skin problems.
Best treatment is Doxycycline for 30 days.
Thanks.
Welcome to HCM.
There is no effect of Lymes disease on PSA levels.Lymes disease is caused by spirochetes called Borrelia which gain entry into the body by tick bite. Lymes disease is characterized by annular lesion at the site of bite, dermatitis and fever. This disease occurs in three stages, the third stage is chronic disease which presents with cardiac problems, arthritis and skin problems.
Best treatment is Doxycycline for 30 days.
Thanks.
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