Lyme Disease

Generally, prompt treatment is curative for Lyme disease. Some patients are reported to experience fatigue, joint or muscle pain, and neurocognitive symptoms persisting for years despite antibiotic treatment. Those afflicted in the late stage of the disease report a level of physical disability comparable to that seen in congestive heart failure. In some rare cases, Lyme disease can be fatal.

No, Lyme disease is not a fungal infection. It is caused by a type of bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. Lyme disease is typically treated with antibiotics.

Scabies is caused by a mite, while Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium transmitted through tick bites. There is no direct link between scabies and Lyme disease, as they are caused by different organisms and have distinct modes of transmission.

There is limited research on the direct impact of Lyme disease on sperm. However, some studies suggest that Lyme disease may cause inflammation and affect reproductive health in men, potentially leading to decreased sperm quality or fertility issues. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider if you have concerns about how Lyme disease may be affecting sperm.

In some cases, the characteristic rash of Lyme disease can fade and then reappear at later stages of the infection. This secondary rash may not always present in the same location as the initial rash. If you suspect a Lyme disease rash has reappeared, it is important to seek medical evaluation for proper diagnosis and treatment.

A bulls eye rash is a common symptom of Lyme disease, but it is not always present in all cases. Other symptoms of Lyme disease can include fever, fatigue, and joint pain. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider for proper testing and diagnosis if you suspect Lyme disease.

Lyme disease can cause acne by several different methods. Late stage Lyme can affect the adrenal glands causing too much or too little cortisol in your system and seems to localize around the facial area and upper back. Also, during treatment while taking antibiotics or anything that kill the bacteria your body can detox through the skin creating pimples mostly on the upper body as well as some on the lower body.

If left untreated, Lyme disease can lead to serious complications such as joint inflammation, neurological issues, and heart problems. In some cases, the symptoms of Lyme disease can worsen over time, leading to chronic health issues. It is important to seek medical treatment promptly if you suspect you have Lyme disease to prevent long-term complications.

Typically 80-85% of women on antibiotics for bacterial vaginosis will have relief of symptoms within a week or two. However, 50% will have a recurrence within six weeks.

Changes in lifestyle can be helpful in reducing the risk of recurrence. These include avoiding perfumed vaginal products, using mild soap (not deodorant or antibacterial) in the vaginal area, avoiding douching, using condoms, wearing thong underwear only occasionally rather than daily, and making sure that if you have any anal sex play, you wash the finger, sex toy, or penis before it goes into your vagina.

The deer tick (Ixodes scapularis) is an intermediate host for Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. The bacterium is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected deer tick.

Lyme disease was first identified in the United States in the 1970s following investigations into cases of a mysterious illness affecting children in Lyme, Connecticut. Dr. Allen Steere and his team first described the disease in 1977.

Borrelia burgdorferi is associated with Lyme disease, which is a bacterial infection transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick. Symptoms of Lyme disease can include fever, fatigue, headache, and a characteristic expanding rash called erythema migrans. If left untreated, Lyme disease can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system.

In the case of Lyme disease, the agent is the pirochetal organism Borrelia burgdorferi. The primary disease vectors are ticks (Ixodes scapularis or Ixodes dammimi in the Eastern states; and the Ixodes pacificus in the western states.) The tick (Ixodes spp.), also known as the Deer tick can also carry the organism in other less disease prevalent areas. The vector has a two-host lifecycle that requires first the white-footed mouse as a host for the first two years, then it spends its third and final year on its definitive host, the deer. Therefore, familiarity with where these two host are present may suggest the possibility of infection. The first sign is usually flu like symptoms accompanied with joint pain. Typically, there are distinct phases: 1. Characteristically, the tick bite develops into a "bull's eye" skin lesion erthema migrans in about 70% to 80% of the cases; which, then, spreads as a rash. This initial phase may also show signs of nonspecific malaise, headache, aching joints (arthralgia), fever, myalgia, and regional lymphadenopathy. 2. Then, after a period of a few weeks, the organism develops through hermatogenous spread and my manifest as subtle encephalitis with headache and cognitive difficulties. Stiff neck and cranial neuropathy (including facial palsy) is common. The loss of the ability to coordinate muscular movement (Ataxia) may also be present, mimicking in some ways Bells palsy. Motor and sensory radiculoneuritis may also be present which may result in referred pain, numbness (especially in the lower legs). Further possible complications during the period are myelitis and visual disturbances because of the organism causing inflammation in the spinal cord and/or the bone marrow. This phase, in a significant number of cases, is associated with a disorder of the central nervous system caused by infection with a spirochete of the genus Borrelia. 3. Finally, the chronic phase, which may appear months after the initial infection. Common findings are arthritis or inflammation in the joints (oligoarthritis) which typically affects the knee. Pain is usually out of proportion to the swelling, however. Musculoskeletal pain is also present, as well as, spinal radiculopathy with paresthesias, encephalopathy, and the symptom of fibromyalgia, commonly referred to as a chronic fatigue. This stage is associated with borreliosis, which in turn, may cause cardiac arrhythmias and even compromise the entire nervous system, and include respiratory distress. Lyme disease is generally considered diagnostically as a disease of last resort. Jim M. Roane, N.D. Naturopathic Solutions http://healthwatch.2knowtruth.com/

Dogs with Lyme disease may show symptoms like lethargy, fever, lameness, and swollen joints. With timely treatment, most dogs recover well from Lyme disease and it does not typically result in death. The disease can be managed with antibiotics and supportive care, but it may not go away completely in every case. Regular monitoring by a veterinarian is important to ensure the dog's health.

There is absolutely no benefit for having lyme disease.. if you're lucky enough to catch the disease early (first stage) then it's treatable, but many people go years without treatment leading to chronic pain. It makes you tired, rundown, joints swell, nausea, poor circulation, shooting pain and numbness.. etc. benefits? absoultely none.

Lyme disease was first identified in 1975 in Lyme, Connecticut.

Lyme Disease affects every system of the human body. There can be severe problems that can occur if Lyme Disease is not treated. One of the worse outcomes of untreated Lyme Disease is paralysis.

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.

Yes. Lyme disease is a multi-system bacterial infection caused by the spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi. The spirochete is transmitted from one animal to another through the bite of the infective tick.

Lyme disease can affect the ecosystem by impacting the population dynamics of species involved in its transmission cycle, such as deer, mice, and ticks. An increase in Lyme disease can lead to changes in species abundance and distribution, potentially altering ecosystem structure and function. Additionally, efforts to control Lyme disease, such as habitat modification or use of pesticides, can have unintended consequences on non-target species and disrupt ecosystem dynamics.

Borrelia burgdorferi doesn't inflict an injury. However, when you have contracted Lyme Disease, it is possible for your neurological system to be affected enough that it could cause you to fall, which could inflict injury. The common painful problem due to Lyme Disease would be the muscle soreness that is experienced by most patients.

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.

Lyme disease is generally not considered as a sexually transmitted disease. So no, a woman can't give Lyme disease to a man.