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Does other diseases accompany Lyme disease?   updated at Oct 30, 2025   1,537   Yes,Lyme disease can often be accompanied by other diseases or conditions. These are sometimes referred to as co-infections or opportunistic infections.Here's a breakdown:Co-infections: These are other tick-borne diseases that can be transmitted at the sam...

Does Lyme disease affect mental functioning?   updated at Sep 06, 2025   1,243   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?   created at May 06, 2009   1,133   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...

Will my doctor treat me for Lyme disease?   updated at Sep 06, 2025   1,177   Doctors typically treat Lyme disease when a patient presents with symptoms consistent with the disease,especially after a known tick bite or residing in / visiting an area endemic for Lyme.Diagnosis often involves evaluating clinical signs like the charact...

A test for Lyme disease   created at May 06, 2009   1,159   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   1,620   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?   updated at Oct 30, 2025   1,353   Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States and Europe:United States: The CDC estimates that approximately 476,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year in the U.S.(based on recent re-analysis of claims data).The in...

How does Lyme disease start?   created at May 06, 2009   1,214   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?   updated at Oct 30, 2025   1,173   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?   created at May 06, 2009   1,264   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,...

Lyme disease in domestic animals   created at May 06, 2009   1,149   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 ...

Recognizing Lyme Disease Symptoms in Humans: A Comprehensive Guide   created at May 06, 2009   1,341   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   created at May 06, 2009   1,249   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   created at May 06, 2009   1,254   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...

Side effects of vulvar cancer chemotherapy   created at May 05, 2009   1,207   Chemotherapy for vulvar cancer can cause a range of side effects,varying in severity depending on the specific drugs used and the individual's overall health.Common side effects include fatigue,nausea and vomiting,diarrhea or constipation,mouth sores,hair ...

Gamma Knife & Stereotactic Radiosurgery   created at May 04, 2009   1,331   Gamma Knife and stereotactic radiosurgery are advanced,non-invasive radiation therapies that deliver highly focused doses of radiation to precisely target small tumors or lesions in the brain.Gamma Knife uses multiple beams of gamma radiation from cobalt-6...