lyme disease, page-4

snuff, what's your problem? What you are suggesting is not always possible.

http://www.lymedisease.org.au/about-lyme-disease/myths-surrounding-lyme-disease-in-australia/

Note that it is difficult to isolate the bacterium because it doesn't live in the blood.

"firstly the bacteria that causes Lyme Disease often does not reside in the blood but in tissues, heart, nervous system, in collagen and in joints, which makes it very difficult to isolate during a blood test. Secondly, testing for an immune response to the Lyme Disease bacteria is hampered by the fact that the Lyme Disease bacteria directly supresses the immune system and the production of antibodies against the bacteria."