Megadeth's Dave Mustaine Reveals He Has Lyme Disease

Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine revealed in a Twitter exchange with a fan that he has contracted Lyme disease but assures fans not to worry that he is "ok".

Mustaine Tweeted in response to a question, "i needed to come home. i have a tick bite from the farm that made me really sick for the last few months and I am really tired" and he followed up with "I'm ok. Don't worry.".

Lyme disease is treated with antibiotics and accompanied by symptoms such as fever, headaches, fatigue and a rash. Humans contract the disease via bites from infected ticks.

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