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Lyme disease in domestic animals

Lyme disease in domestic animals  

created at May 06, 2009   1,087  
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   1,174  
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?  

created at May 22, 2009   1,224  
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...

Exploring Antibiotics for Sinus Infections: Understanding Treatment Options

Exploring Antibiotics for Sinus Infections: Understanding Treatment Options  

created at May 07, 2009   1,130  
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?  

created at May 06, 2009   1,122  
Why people says that Lyme disease affect mental functioning?Lyme disease can affect mental functioning because the bacteria responsible for the infection,Borrelia burgdorferi,can cross the blood-brain barrier and directly impact the central nervous system....

How do I know if I have got Lyme disease?

How do I know if I have got Lyme disease?  

created at May 06, 2009   1,078  
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...

Does other diseases accompany Lyme disease?  

created at May 06, 2009   1,379  
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  

created at May 06, 2009   1,078  
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?  

created at May 06, 2009   1,415  
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?  

created at May 06, 2009   1,177  
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 ...

How does Lyme disease start?  

created at May 06, 2009   1,115  
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...

How does Lyme disease infection occur?

How does Lyme disease infection occur?  

created at May 06, 2009   1,083  
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?  

created at May 06, 2009   1,134  
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,...

Recognizing Lyme Disease Symptoms in Humans: A Comprehensive Guide

Recognizing Lyme Disease Symptoms in Humans: A Comprehensive Guide  

created at May 06, 2009   1,163  
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  

created at May 06, 2009   1,120  
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  

created at May 06, 2009   1,138  
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...