Dr. Jessica E Grubb MD

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• Lyme Disease: Making a Diagnosis

  Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by four different species of bacteria. In Europe and Asia, it spreads through Borrelia afzelii and Borrelia garinii, while in the USA, it spreads through Borrelia burgdorferi and Borrelia mayonii. The disease is transmitted to humans via a common...

• Is Cholera Contagious?

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• Is Lyme Disease Preventable?

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• What Are the Treatments for Cold Sores?

  Cold sores are inflamed fluid-filled blisters, which appear in clusters on and around the mouth or lips. They can be seen when a person has a weakened immune system during fever, cold, or any other disease. Usually, cold sores are not harmful and should heal on their own within two to four weeks...