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Ticks don't 'cause' Lyme disease. Lyme disease is caused by a group of spirochete bacteria (namely: Borrelia burgdorferisensu lato). Ticks are only the vectors(=carriers) of these pathogens. The main vectors are deer ticks (Ixodes scapularis) in North America, and sheep ticks (Ixodes ricinus) in Europe.
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Different types of names for lyme disease?
Lyme disease is only known as Lyme disease. There are co-infections of Lyme disease that may be mistaken as other names for the disease but they are actually a different infectious disease.For more information about Lyme disease, go to www.lyme.org and http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org
What are some common names for lyme disease?
lyme disease so watch out what you do you can die ffrom this
What if you dont have a animal can you still get lyme disease?
Yes. Ticks carry the spirochete that causes Lyme Disease. A walk through an area with thick bushes or a wooded area or trail can result in a tick biting a human. The tick actually transmits the spirochete, called Borrelia burgdorferi.
Does medical code 088.81 mean you have lyme disease?
Yes, that is the medical code for Lyme Disease.
Can a woman give Lyme disease to a man?
Lyme disease is generally not considered as a sexually transmitted disease. So no, a woman can't give Lyme disease to a man.
How is lyme disease transmitted?
Lyme Disease is transmitted to a human through a tick bite if the tick is carrying the spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi. The tick transmits the spirochete which causes the disease. It is most commonly found in the brown deer tick.
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
Different types of names for lyme disease?
Lyme disease is only known as Lyme disease. There are co-infections of Lyme disease that may be mistaken as other names for the disease but they are actually a different infectious disease.For more information about Lyme disease, go to www.lyme.org and http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org
What is the bibliography for Lyme disease?
what is bibliography of lyme disease
What are some common names for lyme disease?
lyme disease so watch out what you do you can die ffrom this
What if you dont have a animal can you still get lyme disease?
Yes. Ticks carry the spirochete that causes Lyme Disease. A walk through an area with thick bushes or a wooded area or trail can result in a tick biting a human. The tick actually transmits the spirochete, called Borrelia burgdorferi.
How do you say Lyme disease in French?
"la maladie de Lyme" is the French spelling for 'Lyme disease'.
What is equine Lyme?
Equine lyme is lyme disease in horses.
Is lyme disease a virus or bacteria?
Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi
Is Lyme disease is communicable disease?
Lyme disease is comunicable. it can be spread from one person to another.
Does medical code 088.81 mean you have lyme disease?
Yes, that is the medical code for Lyme Disease.
Is lyme disease a noncommunicable disease?
Yes, Lyme Disease is noncommunicable, it cannot be passed from person to person.
