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Q: How long does a tick have to stay on its host to cause lyme disease?
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Can Lyme disease cause Vasculitic neuropathy?

Lyme disease can cause Vasculitic neuropathy


Does lyme disease cause high white blood count?

Lyme disease can cause a high white blood count.


Who is lyme Disease name after?

it was named after a town in Connecticut because all these people were getting lyme disease...me my mom and my step dad all had lyme disease


Is lyme disease cause by a fungus?

No, by a bacterium.


Does lyme disease cause body odor?

It could but this is not a symptom of the disease.


Can Lyme disease cause Bell's Palsy?

Yes, in the Northeastern US (and in other areas, I'm sure), Lyme disease is a common cause of Bell's palsy.


Can you get Lyme's from unpasteurized milk?

No, Lyme disease is caused by the organism Borrelia burgdorferi which is a spirochaete and must be carried by an arthropod (insect host)


What type of germ causes Lyme disease?

The causative agent of Lyme Disease is Borrelia burgdorferi, a type of spirochete.For more information about Lyme disease, go to www.lyme.org and http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org


Can Lyme disease cause high sugar level?

Yes.


Can psoriatic arthritis be lyme disease?

Lyme disease can cause problems with joints, however you would have to look at the problem you have i its entirety to know exactly what is wrong.


How do ticks get infected with the Lyme disease bacteria?

Ticks are infected when their host is infected. The infected ticks then spread the disease to humans.


What are the risks to my health if I don't get the ticks in my yard under control?

The most significant health risk due to ticks is Lyme's disease. It can cause permanent, life long conditions if not treated properly. For symptoms of Lyme's disease, visit http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/ld_humandisease_symptoms.htm.