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Justin Timberlake announces he has been diagnosed with Lyme disease

Justin Timberlake announces he has been diagnosed with Lyme disease

Summary

Justin Timberlake announced that he has been diagnosed with Lyme disease. He shared that despite considering ending his tour due to health issues, he chose to continue performing. Lyme disease, spread by deer ticks, can usually be treated successfully with antibiotics.

Key Facts

  • Justin Timberlake revealed on Instagram that he has Lyme disease.
  • Despite his diagnosis, Timberlake continued his Forget Tomorrow tour, which ended in Turkey.
  • Lyme disease is transmitted by deer ticks and can cause various symptoms like joint pain and fatigue.
  • Justin Timberlake postponed several shows due to health issues, including bronchitis and laryngitis.
  • He canceled the last show of the U.S. tour in Ohio because of the flu.
  • Lyme disease affects about 476,000 people in the U.S. each year, according to insurance data.
  • Early treatment of Lyme disease with antibiotics is important.
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