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Lyme disease: A patient's story

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More British people are choosing to holiday in the UK this year and for many, that means camping in the great outdoors.

Whilst the odd bug and midge bite is unavoidable, there is the more serious threat of Lyme disease, which can be caught from ticks. It is not always easy to diagnose, with many of its symptoms similar to those of the flu, but its effects can last a long time.

Anna Adams meets one sufferer, Stella Huyshe, who has been living with the disease for 10 years.

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