A test for Lyme diseasecreated at May 06, 2009 57 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...  |
How do I know if I have got Lyme disease?created at May 06, 2009 71 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...  |
Lyme disease in domestic animalscreated at May 06, 2009 69 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 ...  |
Unraveling Borreliosis: Understanding the Disease Caused by Borrelia Bacteriacreated at May 06, 2009 116 Borreliosis, also known as Lyme disease or Lyme borreliosis, is a condition resulting from infection with various species of Borrelia bacteria. Here's what you need to know:Borrelia BacteriaBorrelia bacteria encompass numerous species, with only a subset k... |
Recognizing Lyme Disease Symptoms in Humans: A Comprehensive Guidecreated at May 06, 2009 109 Lyme disease, caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium transmitted through the bite of infected ticks, manifests with a spectrum of symptoms in humans. Here's what you need to know:Early SymptomsApproximately 50% of Lyme disease cases present with a ch... |
What are the symptoms of Lyme disease?created at May 06, 2009 83 Lyme disease can affect any part of the body and cause many different symptoms. The commonest symptoms relate to the person feeling unwell, having flu-like symptoms, extreme tiredness, muscle pain, muscle weakness, joint pain, upset digestive system, heada... |