Justin Bieber reveals he has Lyme disease
Singer Justin Bieber announced that he has Lyme disease — and an upcoming documentary series.
In a Wednesday post on his Instagram account, the Canadian crooner, 25, explained that he was recently diagnosed and that his often-discussed appearance is a byproduct of illness.
The pop star also told his followers he has battled chronic mono that affected his skin, brain function and overall health. More details about his Lyme affliction will be unveiled in an upcoming documentary series, he said.
“It’s been a rough couple of years but getting the right treatment that will help treat this so far incurable disease and I will be back and better than ever. NO CAP.”
About 30,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The illness is transmitted though the bite of infected blacklegged ticks (aka deer ticks), according to the federal agency.
The sesame-seed-sized adults and their poppy-seed-sized babies attach themselves to hardto-see areas, such as at the groin, armpits and scalp for 36 to 48 hours, which allows them to pass on their Lyme disease bacterium. Nymph ticks, which are smaller than adult ticks, are more likely to affect people because of their size.
Last April, the CDC reported that certain species of ticks have expanded their geographic range along with their ability to spread illness such as Lyme disease. Counties in the U.S. Northeast and Upper Midwest are considered high-risk areas.
Canadian singer Avril Lavigne is among those who have talked about their struggles of Lyme disease and its complications.
The Avril Lavigne Foundation that provides funding and education about Lyme disease.