All of the following are true about Lyme disease except:

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Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected deer ticks. It typically begins with an erythematous rash, which may have a bull's eye appearance. However, it does not have the patient's own antibodies attack cartilage and connective tissues. Instead, untreated Lyme disease can lead to joint inflammation and neurologic symptoms, but this is due to the bacterium itself, not an autoimmune response.

All of the Following Are True About Lyme Disease Except