Lyme disease test after a tick bite — specialist warns: don't do it too soon

Infectious disease specialist Dr Karolina Pyziak-Kowalska explains that a Lyme disease test performed too soon after a tick bite produces false-negative results, as the body has not yet produced detectable antibodies. Cases of Lyme disease are increasing year on year. She also addresses the value of private testing and debunks common myths about tick-borne illnesses.