Lyme disease, also known as Lyme Borreliosis is a common vector-borne disease which is commonly caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and rarely, Borrelia mayonii.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder which occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s healthy cells. This chronic inflammatory disorder can affect more than just the joint but may also have effect on the nerve tissues, skin, eyes, bone marrow, heart, salivary gland, kidney and blood vessels.