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Will my doctor treat me for Lyme disease?   updated at Sep 06, 2025   1,190   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...

Can growth hormone therapy be taken with other medication?   created at May 14, 2009   1,297   Growth hormone (GH),also known as somatotropin,is a peptide hormone primarily produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates growth and cell reproduction in humans and other animals.It plays a crucial role in childhood development,influencing bon...

Does Lyme disease affect mental functioning?   updated at Nov 07, 2025   1,256   Does Lyme Disease Affect Mental Functioning?Lyme disease,caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi,is commonly associated with physical symptoms like the characteristic bullseye rash and flu-like symptoms.However,a growing body of evidence suggests that...

How do I know if I have got Lyme disease?   created at May 06, 2009   1,142   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?   updated at Oct 30, 2025   1,548   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...

A test for Lyme disease   updated at Nov 07, 2025   1,170   Two-Tiered Serological TestingThe most common approach to testing for Lyme disease involves a two-tiered serological process using blood tests.This method looks for antibodies your body produces in response to Borrelia burgdorferi,the bacterium responsible...

Is Lyme disease a New Illness?   updated at Nov 07, 2025   1,635   Is Lyme Disease a New Illness?Lyme disease is not a new illness.Although formally identified and named in 1975 following an outbreak in Lyme,Connecticut,evidence indicates that the disease has likely been present for centuries. Historical PresenceHistorica...

How prevalent is Lyme disease?   updated at Nov 07, 2025   1,367   Lyme Disease Prevalence: A Public Health ConcernLyme disease stands as the most common vector-borne illness in both the United States and Europe.Its widespread presence and the challenges associated with diagnosis and reporting make it a significant public...

How does Lyme disease start?   created at May 06, 2009   1,224   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   1,190   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   1,274   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   updated at Nov 07, 2025   1,158   Lyme Disease in Domestic AnimalsLyme disease,a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia burgdorferi (and related species),affects domestic animals,including dogs,cats,and horses.The primary mode of transmission is through the bite of infected blacklegged tic...

Recognizing Lyme Disease Symptoms in Humans: A Comprehensive Guide   created at May 06, 2009   1,356   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   1,266   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   1,265   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...