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Lyme disease is a systemic infection that can affect all systems of the human body. This disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by the spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi.
Lyme Disease has many symptoms including fever, sweats, chills, flushing, weight changes, fatigue and tiredness, swollen glands, sore throat, pelvicpain, urinary problems, loss of libido, upset stomach, stiffness in the joints, back and neck, muscle pain, cramps, twitching, headaches, tingling, numbness, burning and stabbing sensations, facial paralysis known as Bell's Palsy, double vision, blurry vision and floaters, ringing in ears, increased motion sickness and vertigo, lightheadedness, wooziness, poor balance, difficulty walking, tremors, confusion, difficulty thinking, difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, poor short term memory, disorientation, difficulty writing and speaking, mood swings, irritability, depression, disturbed sleep, constipation, diarrhea, chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing, heart palpitations and more.
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Can late stage Lyme disease be cured?
For most patients, oral antibiotics (doxycycline or amoxicillin) are prescribed for 21 days. The doctor may have to adjust the treatment regimen or change medications based on the patient's response.
Do ticks make your body itchy?
no, only the ticks head goes inside your body and drink you blood.Ticks do make a hole in your skin and lay eggs but it is not deep enough to reach your body but sometimes ticks dig to much and blood comes out and the tick leaves your skin leaving her babies behind and die.some ticks that stick there head in your body have lime disease.lyme disease is when if you dont get treated for about 2 to 3 weeks could end in death.you would notice lyme disease when you have a big rash where you got bit by the tic.dont freak out lyme disease docters can help.lyme disease is very noticeabel.if you have lyme disease and you dont know it just go to a docter and have the tick that bit you examined to make sure.The ticks that have lyme disease are a biege on the back and a dark colour on the front.
Can dog ticks feed off humans?
Yes and you can get lyme disease and it can make you very sick.
Why can some ticks cause serious human health problems?
There are a few dangers associated with tick bites. Firstly, when removing the tick one must make sure to remove the head as well as the body to prevent bleeding. Another risk is Lyme Disease.
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.
Does lyme disease make you die?
It can kill you if it goes untreated by ways of kidney failure and in some cases brain damage.
Is the disease Lyme disease gram stain positive?
Spirochetes are not considered Gram positive or Gram negative. They tend to stain pink due to the last safrinin dye in the staining process, but its cell wall structure should make it Gram negative.
Could some get Lyme disease from drinking water with a tick in it?
It is unlikely to contract Lyme disease from drinking water with a tick in it, as the bacteria that causes Lyme disease is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. Ingesting a tick is not a common route of transmission for this disease. However, it is always best to carefully inspect drinking water and avoid consuming it if there is a tick present.
What happens when ticks make you sick?
Yes. Ticks carry diseases such as FSME (a type of encepholitis) and more common, lyme disease. While there is a vaccination against FSME, a vaccination for lyme disease has not yet been developed. However, lyme disease can be treated by antibiotics. It's fairly important, however, to recognize the signs early on. If a round red rash at the site of the tick bite develops you should go to the doctor. He will test your blood for borelliose and prescribe antibotics.
Is someone with lymes disease eligible for the make a wish?
Yes, individuals with Lyme disease may be eligible for a wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Each wish is considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the child's medical condition and circumstances. It is best to contact the foundation directly for specific eligibility criteria.
How many people die per year from lymes disease?
Most all patients who have Lyme disease get sick from it. It often starts out as flu-like symptoms, severe fatigue, headaches, joint pain and muscle aches. Even if the person doesn't experience all of the symptoms, they do still feel sick.
Is there a machine that can detect lyme disease?
Not what so ever. Some doctors say that it's "too expensive" to make the machine, much less have some individuals and families avoid to even take the actual test itself.
