The famous model Bella Hadid broke up with her partner, Marc Kalman, after two years of dating and is currently, according to the Daily Mail, on sick leave due to her “battle” with Lyme disease.

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The two decided to go their separate ways in the spring after their relationship “came full circle”, at the same time that the 26-year-old has been on medical leave for four months in order to deal as effectively as possible with Lyme disease, with which she has been diagnosed.

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Lyme disease, also called Borrelia, is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi which is transmitted to humans through the bite of the Ixodes ricinus tick. If the disease is diagnosed in the early stages, then it can be cured permanently with antibiotics. Untimely diagnosis can lead to a more severe form of the disease, which is difficult to cure. The main indication is a skin rash and symptoms such as fatigue, headache and muscle and joint pain.

As reported by a person close to the famous model: “They were very much in love, but their relationship eventually ran its course and they decided to end it. Bella is a very good person, but struggles with the pressure of fame. She’s trying to take care of herself after their breakup.”

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She herself has been fighting the disease for years and has made it known since the age of 19. The now-ex-couple reportedly met through work in New York in 2020, but waited until the following summer to confirm their romance on social media.