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Where are the heaviest concentrations of lyme disease in the US?
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What states can you catch lyme disease?
See the lyme risk map link below for risks in US states.
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.
Who is the actress or spokeswoman in the AARP Lyme Disease television commercial?
Isn't it Angela Kinsey from The Office? Haven't a clue. But she's really good. She's pale, frail, skinny and weak. She's got Lyme Disease down. Too bad those of us with Chronic Lyme Disease don't get any respect.
Where was lyme disease first reported in the US?
It was first described in 1977 and the microbe was identified in 1982.
Is Lyme disease contagious?
Depending on how you mean, yes and no, and undecided. Lyme disease is considered an 'infectious disease', because it is transmitted by the bite of a tick. It can also be passed invitro (mother to infant) in humans, and early signs are beginning to show that it could also be sexually transmitted. Because the bacteria is constantly changing to fit the world it lives it (us!), the development of Lyme disease as a sexual transmitted disease is a very real possibility in the near future. Many partners of people with Lyme disease have developed the disease, and most Lyme literate doctors believe this is the case. So yah, its infectious. and very dangerous.
What is the heaviest insect in the US?
Goliath Beetle Is The Heaviest Insect In The US.
How many cases of Lyme Disease are reported each year in the US?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) there were 28,921 confirmed cases of Lyme Disease in the United States in 2008. This was a 5% increase on 2007. Please note that 2008 was the last year the CDC provided data for as of February, 2010 however the related links should be checked for updated information.
What is the fastest growing chronic disease in America today?
Alzheimer's may be growing, but it is hardly an infectious disease! You can't catch it from anyone. The common cold is the most infectious disease by far, but lyme disease is one of the fastest growing diseases in the US according to the CDC.
What are the harmful animals and what are the diseases that they bring to us?
If an animal carries a disease, it can be transmitted to a human through saliva, bite or scratches. These diseases include: avian influenza, rabies, E. coli, giardiasis, lyme disease and many more.
Is Lyme disease transmittable?
Chlamydia is a communicable disease. It's spread by intimate contact with an infected person, such as oral, anal, or vaginal sex; genital-genital contact; sharing sex toys; and birth to an infected mother. There are over 1.4 million reported cases of chlamydia in the US annually, and over 100 million cases worldwide each year.
How do horses get Lyme disease?
Yes. Talk to a Veterinarian about giving the Lyme disease vaccine to your dog as a preventive measure, there are some who believe it may be effective and others who do not. It is not necessary except in certain areas of the US, so speak to a Vet about its use. Symptoms of Lyme disease in dogs include: # High fever # Swollen lymph nodes # Lameness # Loss of appetite # Inflamed joints # Lethargy Dogs get Lyme disease from very small deer ticks that carry the bacteria that causes Lyme Disease. Preventive tick repellents and systemic medicines that provide protection against ticks should be used for dogs in areas where these ticks carrying the bacteria are found such as dogs along the Atlantic coast, those in New England states, in Oregon and California, and some Midwestern states. Treatment for infected dogs is usually antibiotics or antimicrobial agents.
What keeps Lyme disease alive?
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection resulting from the bite of an infected tick. The most common type of tick that carries the bacteria is the tiny deer tick, or blackâ€"legged tick, which is about the size of a poppy seed. Another tick thought to spread the disease is the lone star tick.A tick picks up the Lyme disease bacteria, called Borrelia burgdorferi (B. burgdorferi) , when it bites an animal that is infected with it. These bacteria are classified as spirochetes because of their spiral shape.When an infected tick attaches to you and maintains contact with your blood, the bacteria can travel from the tick’s gut to your bloodstream. Once the bacteria enter the bloodstream, they can move to different parts of the body. Common sites of infection include the skin, joints, muscles, nerve tissue, and distant skin sites. Ticks are most likely to transfer the infection to you after being in contact with your blood for two or more days.According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 27,444 cases of Lyme disease were reported in 2007. The disease is concentrated in certain parts of the country where both the ticks that carry the Lyme bacteria and the mice, deer, and chipmunks that the ticks live on are common. Although Lyme disease is most frequently associated with the Northeast United States, it has been reported in nearly all states
