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How does Lyme disease start?  

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Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium of the *Borrelia* genus,which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks.In the early stages of the disease,symptoms include fever,headache,fatigue,and a characteris...

Recognizing Lyme Disease Symptoms in Humans: A Comprehensive Guide

Recognizing Lyme Disease Symptoms in Humans: A Comprehensive Guide  

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Lyme disease,caused by bacteria transmitted through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks,is a complex illness with a wide range of symptoms that can vary significantly between individuals and over the course of the infection.Early diagnosis and treatment...

Unveiling the Role of the Deer Tick in Lyme Disease Cases

Unveiling the Role of the Deer Tick in Lyme Disease Cases  

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The deer tick,Ixodes scapularis (also known as the blacklegged tick),plays a crucial role in the transmission of Lyme disease.It's not the *cause* of the disease itself,but rather the vector – the organism that carries and transmits the causative agent.Sp...

Decoding Lyme Disease Diagnosis: Unraveling the Mystery

Decoding Lyme Disease Diagnosis: Unraveling the Mystery  

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Diagnosing Lyme disease can be challenging because its symptoms mimic many other illnesses,and the classic bullseye rash isn't always present.Diagnosis relies on a combination of factors including a detailed medical history,physical examination,and laborat...

Lyme disease in domestic animals

Lyme disease in domestic animals  

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Lyme disease in domestic animals,primarily dogs and cats,is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi,transmitted through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks.Symptoms can vary widely and may include lameness,joint swelling,fever,lethargy,and loss of ...

Tap water during pregnancy

Tap water during pregnancy  

created at Nov 18, 2009   1,151  
Most tap water in developed countries is safe to drink during pregnancy,meeting safety standards for contaminants.However,it's advisable to check your local water quality report for any potential concerns,such as high levels of lead or other contaminants.I...

What are the signs and symptoms of Hodgkin's?

What are the signs and symptoms of Hodgkin's?  

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Hodgkin's lymphoma often presents with painless swelling of lymph nodes,most commonly in the neck,armpits,or groin.Other common signs and symptoms include fever,night sweats,unexplained weight loss,fatigue,itching,and an increased susceptibility to infecti...

Debunking the Myth: Alcohol and Sinusitis

Debunking the Myth: Alcohol and Sinusitis  

created at May 08, 2009   1,115  
The common belief that alcohol worsens sinusitis is not entirely a myth,but rather a complex correlation.While alcohol itself doesn't directly cause sinusitis,its dehydrating effects can thicken mucus,potentially leading to congestion and worsened symptoms...

Exploring Antibiotics for Sinus Infections: Understanding Treatment Options

Exploring Antibiotics for Sinus Infections: Understanding Treatment Options  

created at May 07, 2009   1,121  
Sinus infections,or sinusitis,are often treated with antibiotics only if a bacterial infection is suspected and symptoms are severe or persistent.While viral infections are the most common cause of sinusitis and don't respond to antibiotics,a doctor may pr...

Does Lyme disease affect mental functioning?  

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Lyme disease can affect mental functioning.While the most commonly known symptoms are physical,neurological and psychiatric manifestations are also common,and can occur even in the absence of other clear symptoms.These mental effects can range from mild to...

How do I know if I have got Lyme disease?

How do I know if I have got Lyme disease?  

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Lyme disease symptoms can vary greatly but often begin with a characteristic expanding rash (erythema migrans) at the site of a tick bite.Other early symptoms may include fever,headache,fatigue,and muscle aches.Later,if untreated,the infection can spread t...

Can Lyme disease be prevented?

Can Lyme disease be prevented?  

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Lyme disease prevention primarily focuses on avoiding tick bites.This can be achieved through wearing long sleeves and pants when in tick-infested areas,using insect repellents containing DEET or picaridin,performing thorough tick checks after being outdoo...

Does other diseases accompany Lyme disease?  

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Lyme disease,if left untreated,can be accompanied by a variety of other health issues,sometimes years after the initial infection.These can include neurological problems like meningitis or encephalitis,cardiac complications such as heart block or myocardit...

A test for Lyme disease

A test for Lyme disease  

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The most common test for Lyme disease is a two-tiered serological test.The first tier is an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) or immunofluorescence assay (IFA) to detect antibodies against Borrelia burgdorferi,the bacterium that causes Lyme disease...

Is Lyme disease a New Illness?  

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Lyme disease is not a new illness; while it was first identified and named in 1975 following an outbreak in Lyme,Connecticut,the disease itself,caused by bacteria transmitted through infected ticks,has likely existed for much longer.Evidence suggests the i...

How prevalent is Lyme disease?  

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The prevalence of Lyme disease is difficult to state precisely due to several factors: underreporting,variations in testing and diagnostic criteria,and differing levels of awareness and surveillance across geographical regions.However,we can say that Lyme ...

What are the commonest lyme disease symptoms at onset?  

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The most common early symptoms of Lyme disease,typically appearing 3-30 days after a tick bite,include a characteristic expanding rash called erythema migrans (EM),which is a red,circular rash that often clears in the center,flu-like symptoms such as fever...

How does Lyme disease infection occur?

How does Lyme disease infection occur?  

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Lyme disease infection occurs through the bite of an infected blacklegged tick (also known as a deer tick).These ticks acquire the bacteria,*Borrelia burgdorferi*,by feeding on infected animals like mice,deer,and squirrels.The bacteria then transmits to hu...

What is Lyme Disease?

What is Lyme Disease?  

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Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks.The bacteria responsible is Borrelia Burgdorferi (and in some areas,related species). If left untreated,the infection can spread to joints,the heart,...

Treatment for Lyme disease

Treatment for Lyme disease  

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Lyme disease is treated with antibiotics,typically doxycycline,amoxicillin,or cefuroxime for adults,and amoxicillin or cefuroxime for children.The duration of treatment depends on the stage of the infection and the individual's response,ranging from a few ...

Balancing Act: Understanding the Side Effects of Biological Therapy in Stomach Cancer Treatment

Balancing Act: Understanding the Side Effects of Biological Therapy in Stomach Cancer Treatment  

created at May 04, 2009   1,088  
Biological therapy for stomach cancer,while offering potential benefits,can also cause various side effects,ranging in severity.Common side effects include fatigue,fever,chills,nausea,vomiting,diarrhea,skin rashes,and decreased appetite.More serious,though...

Unraveling the Connection: Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Risk

Unraveling the Connection: Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Risk  

created at May 04, 2009   1,107  
Chronic infection with hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) viruses are major risk factors for liver cancer,specifically hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).These viruses cause long-term liver inflammation and damage,leading to cirrhosis (scarring of the liv...

Exploring Chemotherapy: A Powerful Weapon Against Cancer

Exploring Chemotherapy: A Powerful Weapon Against Cancer  

created at May 04, 2009   1,108  
Chemotherapy,a cornerstone of cancer treatment,employs powerful drugs to kill rapidly dividing cancer cells.These drugs,administered intravenously,orally,or topically,target both cancerous and rapidly dividing healthy cells,leading to side effects like nau...