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Lyme Disease
This category is for questions about the disease caused by bacteria carried by ticks. Lyme disease is treatable in most cases, though serious neurological disorders can develop if left untreated. Here you may ask about the symptoms of Lyme disease, prevention, and treatment.
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Is shivering a symptom of Lyme disease in dogs?
Yes, dogs can get Lyme disease. Alternatively, it may be because they are cold, in fear, in need some more care and reassurance, or sick with some other illness. Please get medical attention for your dog. Lyme disease in dogs is very serious and a dog may or may not be able to recover without professional medical help. (If left untreated and your dog recovers, serious complications may develop that will cause your dog to experience miserable and debilitating health problems for the rest of his or her life.) If treated in the early stages, however, most dogs will have a complete recovery from Lyme Disease. Meanwhile keep him/her warm and comfortable and make sure there is fresh water next to your dog. For more information about canine (dog) Lyme disease, please see the page links, further down this page, listed under RelatedQuestions.
Are mood swings a symptom of lyme disease?
Yes. Lyme disease causes depression, which can cause mood swings. Additionally, the pain associated with Lyme is enough to cause patients to become irritable.
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, pelvic pain, 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.
Why are deer getting Lyme disease?
They are subject to heavy predation from a tick that caries this bacteria and transmits it to the deer. The deer do not present symptoms as they are a vector of the parasitic bacteria and not the terminal host.
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 physician specializes in treating lyme disease?
http://www.acponline.org/patients_families/about_internal_medicine/subspecialties/infectious_disease/ An infectious disease (ID) specialist is a doctor of internal medicine (or, in some cases, pediatrics) who is qualified as an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. After seven or more years of medical school and postgraduate training, ID specialists complete two to three years of additional training in infectious diseases. ID specialists have expertise in infections of the sinuses, heart, brain, lungs, urinary tract, bowel, bones and pelvic organs. Their extensive training focuses on all kinds of infections, including those caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. Many ID physicians specialize in treating patients with infections due to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the cause of AIDS. Along with their specialized knowledge comes a particular insight into the use of antibiotics and their potential adverse effects. ID specialists also have additional training in immunology (how the body fights infection), epidemiology (how infections spread) and infection control.
What countries are infected with lyme disease?
Only The U.S., Canada, Europe, And Asia have lyme disease
If your asking who discovered it, Willy Burgdorfer did. The bacteria that causes Lyme Disease, Borrelia Burgdorferi, was named after him.
Does lyme disease cause a lot of pain?
In short, yes. As a patient who suffers from Lyme disease and also has family members who have suffered with the disease even longer, I can attest to the pain caused by Lyme disease. The pain can come from each of the following symptoms of Lyme:
- Muscle Aches
- Joint Pain
- Severe Fatigue
- Headache
- Stiffness of the neck
- Arthritis and other conditions caused when Lyme is untreated for a certain amount of time.
Can you have Lyme Disease and then after having Lyme have other suffer symptoms do to Lyme?
Yes, you can because Lyme rarely dies off, but it can. And if you are on meds and your symptoms get worse, that is good, because the spyrokites are dying off. So good luck and God bless to those who are reading this.
(Written by Caroline, a ten year old currently suffering with Lyme.)
When did Lyme disease first appear in Quebec?
due to the un cleanliness and very unhealthy surroundings
Does bacilli cause lyme disease?
Until around 15 years ago, only three human diseases were recognized as attributable to Bartonella organisms: cat scratch disease caused by B. henselae; Carrion's disease, caused by B. bacilliformus (and limited to South America); and trench fever, caused by B. quintana. Additional pathogenic Bartonella species have been discovered.
Bartonella are intracellular parasites that generally show preference for erythrocytes and endothelial cells in humans. The organisms are found in a wide range of both wild and domestic mammals, including cattle, rodents, dogs and cats. The various Bartonella species appear to be adapted to specific hosts. Cats are the main reservoir for B. henselae, which causes approximately 20,000 reported cases of cat scratch disease per year in the United States. (As with many reportable diseases, however, the true incidence of CSD is underreported and generally believed to be considerably higher.) Bartonella are also found in numerous arthropods, including fleas (a known vector of CSD), biting flies, lice and ticks.
Is minocycline as effective as doxycycline when treating Lyme disease in dogs?
While minocycline can be used to treat dogs with Lyme disease there is no evidence that it is as effective as doxycycline. Minocycline is being used as there is a shortage of doxycycline.
