1. Does the disease affect the mental faculties?

If the bacteria reach the nervous system then there is a likely hood that the mental cognition is affected.

2. How does Lyme disease set in?

Lyme disease occurs as a result of tick bite. Symptoms may last from 2-30 days. In some cases the bacteria can go through a period of incubation before the symptoms start showing up.

3. Will there be other diseases accompanying Lyme disease?

Ticks are vectors of other diseases too and these causative agents may also be passed on to the individual.