Another type of associated condition is one for which Tick-borne diseases is itself a risk factor. The conditions for which Tick-borne diseases is listed as a risk factor includes:
Associated conditions are those which appear statistically related, but do not have a clear cause or effect relationship. Whereas the complications are caused by Tick-borne diseases, and underlying causes may be causes of Tick-borne diseases, the following list shows associated conditions that simply appear with higher frequency in people who have Tick-borne diseases. In some cases, there may be overlap between this list and risk factors for Tick-borne diseases. People with Tick-borne diseases may be more likely to get a condition on the list of associated conditions, or the reverse may be true, or both. Whether they are causes of, caused by, or simply coincidentally related to Tick-borne diseases is not always clear. For general information, see Associated Condition Misdiagnosis.
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