Lyme Disease

Symptoms of Lyme disease typically include fever, headache, fatigue, and muscle aches, but it does not typically present with symptoms commonly associated with a cold, such as nasal congestion or a sore throat. If you suspect you have been exposed to Lyme disease or are experiencing symptoms, it is important to consult with a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Lyme disease has many symptoms, most of which can be very painful. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Approximately 20-30% of adult blacklegged ticks carry Lyme disease. It's important to take preventive measures when spending time in areas where ticks are prevalent, such as wearing long sleeves and using insect repellent.

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I wouldn't say absolutely. It seems quite unlikely to me. It takes about 24 hours for the Lyme disease spirochetes to get to the saliva glands of the tick and 'prepare' to infect. These bacteria have to go through a complex biochemical process and then have to be 'injected' to a vertebrate host by the tick to be able to cause an infection.

If you eat a tick, the spirochete has to get out of the tick somehow and then survive first the oxygen (the bacteria that cause Lyme disease are anaerob/microaerophilic) then the hydrochloric acid and enzymes in your stomach. Even if all of this is possible, after that the bacterium has to get to a less 'life threatening' place in your body (preferably to your bloodstream) to be able to start to multiply.

oral antibiotics (doxycycline or amoxicillin) are prescribed for 21 days. When symptoms indicate nervous system involvement or a severe episode of Lyme disease, intravenous antibiotic (ceftriaxone) may be given for 14-30 days

Treatment for Lyme disease depends on the stage of the infection. In the early stages, antibiotics such as doxycycline, amoxicillin, or cefuroxime are typically prescribed. For more advanced stages or persistent symptoms, a longer course of antibiotics may be needed. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

Yes, it is possible to get Lyme disease more than once if you are bitten by an infected tick on separate occasions. This is because the initial infection may not provide complete immunity to future infections. It is important to take precautions to prevent tick bites, especially in areas where Lyme disease is common.

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.

For early stage Lyme (within a month or so of infection) most good doctors can help you by giving you antibiotics or at the very least they can send you to the appropriate infectious disease specialist who can then prescribe antibiotics. For chronic Lyme you really need to see a LLMD (Lyme Literate Medical Doctor) as most doctors are not able to help you and could even make the situation worse.

Patients who are treated early with antibiotics and take their medications on schedule should recover completely from Lyme disease. Most long-term effects of the infection result from misdiagnosis or delayed treatment

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.

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Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread to humans by infected ticks.

A late-stage complication of Lyme disease that affects the skin is acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans, a disorder in which the skin on the person's lower legs or hands becomes inflamed and paper-thin

is this really the place to be asking about this? if you think you have limes disiease go to a doctor!!! but here... - flu-like feelings of headache, stiff neck, fever, muscle aches, and fatigue. - a rash may appear around the bite area - vision changes, like blindness, retinal damage, red eye, conjunctivitis, "spots", inflamation, pain, and/or double vision - joint pain - irregular heart beats, chest pain - difficulty breathing, pnemonia i hope that helps and if you were talking about a dog i just totally wasted my time.

Of those who develop Lyme disease, about 50% notice the rash; about 50% notice flu-like symptoms, including fatigue, headache, chills and fever , muscle and joint pain, and lymph node swelling.

No, Lyme disease is caused by a type of bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi, not a fungus. It is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks.

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.

One funGUS, many funGI . . .

No, Lyme disease is caused by the Bartonella spirochete. (Spy-row-keet), which is like a bacterium.

Yes, Lymes disease can be transmitted trough contact with blood, for it is spread through the Deer Tick, which is a blood sucking insect that carries the disease . Because of this, it can be transmitted trough the blood, but not other bodily fluids.

Yes, Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is a type of spirochete bacteria. The spirochete bacteria are spiral-shaped and are responsible for causing a number of diseases in humans.

Yes, Lyme disease is an example of a bacterial disease. It is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Symptoms of Lyme disease can include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash.

Borrelia is classified as a spirochete because it is a type of bacteria that has a unique spiral-shaped morphology. This shape allows Borrelia to move effectively in various environments, including tissues and bodily fluids.