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Does Lyme disease affect mental functioning?

Does Lyme disease affect mental functioning?  

updated at Sep 06, 2025   1,131  
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?  

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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...

Will my doctor treat me for Lyme disease?

Will my doctor treat me for Lyme disease?  

updated at Sep 06, 2025   1,086  
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...

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 ...

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...

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,...

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 ...

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...