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Amanda M. Fairbanks

Amanda M. Fairbanks is a journalist and the author of Tick Boom. Her account combines reporting on the history of Lyme disease with her own experience as a patient.

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Science & Technology27 April 2027 · US

Tick Boom

Fairbanks connects her experience as a patient with the history of Lyme disease, following the disputes surrounding its recognition, treatment, and persistent symptoms.