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May 6, 2014

Lyme disease increases dramatically across state, region

c.deppen@bradfordera.com

Staggering diagnosis rates and the makings of an epidemic in Pennsylvania have prompted state legislators to name May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in the Commonwealth.

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