article_snippet.sent: Knowledge about Lyme disease is increasing and Knowledge about Lyme disease is known to wreck lives.
article_snippet.sent: Some people with Lyme disease also experience flu-like symptoms in the early stages, such as tiredness (fatigue), muscle pain, joint pain,headaches, a high temperature (fever), chills and neck stiffness.
article_snippet.sent: More serious symptoms may develop several weeks, months or even years later if Lyme disease is left untreated or is not treated early on.
article_snippet.sent: A few people with Lyme disease go on to develop long-term symptoms similar to those of fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome.
article_snippet.sent: Many people do not realise it is possible to catch Lyme disease in Great Britain.
article_snippet.sent: Joanne Drayson said: 'I was aware of Lyme disease but always thought Lyme disease was something that was unique to the United States. '
article_snippet.sent: Public Health England estimates the number of new Lyme disease cases each year at around 3,000, while charities say the figure is closer to 15,000.
article_snippet.sent: Many cases of Lyme disease are likely to go unnoticed by owners as Many cases of Lyme disease are only detected by a thorough examination.
article_snippet.sent: I know people who have contracted Lyme disease
highlights_snippet.sent: Half of owners did not know ticks can spread Lyme disease to humans .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Lyme disease can cause  joint and heart problems if left untreated .