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= CDC: Lyme disease cases double in U.S. = POSTED: 2107 GMT (0507 HKT), June 14, 2007
== • CDC: Lyme disease cases in the U.S. have doubled since 1991
• Lyme disease most common U.S. illness transmitted by bugs or animals
• Lyme disease can cause long-term effects if not treated with antibiotics
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The number of cases of Lyme disease has doubled in the United States since 1991 and these numbers are probably underestimated, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. More than 21,000 cases of the tick-borne disease are now reported every year, the CDC said, making it the most common illness transmitted by bugs or animals in the United States. The northeastern states had the most cases, with 2,335 cases reported in Massachusetts in 2005, 3,363 in New Jersey, 5,565 in New York, and 4,287 in Pennsylvania. "This increase likely is the result of several factors, including a true increase in disease incidence and enhanced case detection resulting from implementation of laboratory-based surveillance in several states," the CDC said in its weekly report on death and disease. Lyme disease, marked by a characteristic rash and joint pain, can cause long-term effects if not treated with antibiotics. They can include arthritis, Heart disease and nervous system damage. It is caused by bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi and is easily treated with antibiotics. The CDC said a Lyme disease vaccine was once available but was taken off the market in 2002, after the company that made it reported poor sales. "Persons can lower their risk for the disease and other tick-borne illnesses by avoiding tick-infested areas when possible, using insect repellents containing DEET, and performing daily self-examination for ticks," the CDC advised. Picking the ticks off within 24 hours also makes them less likely to transmit the bacteria. "Tick populations around homes and in recreational areas can be reduced 50 percent to 90 percent through simple landscaping practices such as removing brush and leaf litter or creating a buffer zone of wood chips or gravel between forest and lawn or recreational areas," the CDC said.
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What states can you catch lyme disease?
Lyme disease is most commonly reported in the northeastern, mid-Atlantic, and north-central regions of the United States. States with a high incidence of Lyme disease include Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. However, cases have been reported in nearly all states in the U.S.
How common is Lyme Disease in the USA?
92% of the 17,730 cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2000 were from only nine states (Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin
Is there Lyme disease in Israel?
Yes, Lyme disease has been reported in Israel. It is primarily found in the northern part of the country where there are wooded areas and suitable habitats for the ticks that transmit the disease. Precautions such as wearing protective clothing and using insect repellent can help prevent Lyme disease in Israel.
Do you live after having Lyme Disease?
Yes. It is only in very extreme cases where Lyme Disease isn't diagnosed and treated for a long period of time that it is fatal. It isn't the Lyme Disease that would be fatal but rather complications and co-infections that could result from the disease going untreated. In some cases, Lyme Disease that isn't treated for an extended time may lead to paralysis. Most often, Lyme Disease is discovered and treated before any permanent damage is sustained.
How was lyme disease named?
Actually, it wasn't named after SOMEBODY, it was named after a city in Connecticut. Lyme, Connecticut in 1975.Children usually got arthritis, and the disease eventually infected the skin, joints, nervous system, and, if untreated, other organs.
Does lyme disease always show up in a blood test?
Sometimes. It doesn't always show up in a blood test. However, only cases where it does show up in a blood test are reported to the CDC. Therefore, there are many more cases of Lyme disease than are reported to the Center for Disease Control.
When was the last case of lyme disease?
Lyme Disease is still an ongoing problem, and the number of cases per year have doubled since 1991, with approximately 20,000 cases reported each year. (Source: Science Daily)
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 states can you catch lyme disease?
Lyme disease is most commonly reported in the northeastern, mid-Atlantic, and north-central regions of the United States. States with a high incidence of Lyme disease include Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. However, cases have been reported in nearly all states in the U.S.
How common is Lyme Disease in the USA?
92% of the 17,730 cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2000 were from only nine states (Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin
How many cases of Lyme disease were reported to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention in 2002?
"During 2002, a total of 23,763 LD cases were reported to CDC, more than in any previous year." http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5317a4.htm
What states reported the most cases of Lyme disease in 2000?
92% of the 17,730 cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2000 were from only nine states (Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin
What are the release dates for Healthline - 2006 Lyme Disease?
Healthline - 2006 Lyme Disease was released on: USA: 2007
What disease was named for the municipality in Connecticut where in 1977 the first cases were identified?
Lyme Disease
Where was lyme disease first reported in the US?
It was first described in 1977 and the microbe was identified in 1982.
Is there Lyme disease in Israel?
Yes, Lyme disease has been reported in Israel. It is primarily found in the northern part of the country where there are wooded areas and suitable habitats for the ticks that transmit the disease. Precautions such as wearing protective clothing and using insect repellent can help prevent Lyme disease in Israel.
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.
