...Lyme disease, or borreliosis, is an emerging infectious disease caused by at least three species of bacteria belonging to the genus Borrelia. Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato is the main cause of Lyme disease in the United States, whereas Borrelia afzelii and Borrelia garinii cause most European cases. The disease is named after the village of Lyme, Connecticut where a number of cases were identified in 1975. Although Allen Steere realized in 1978 that Lyme disease was a tick-borne disease, the cause of the disease remained a mystery until 1982, when B. burgdorferi was identified by Willy Burgdorfer. Read full entry
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- 1.Lyme Disease - MedlinePlus
- Disease informaton, photos, and research information about the bacterial infection that features skin rash, swollen joints, and flu-like symptoms.
- http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medline
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- 2.Learn About Lyme Disease - CDC
- Introduction from the Division of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases including links to prevention, transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease ...
- http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbi
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lyme disease?
today i got tested for lyme
disease, i am a VERY paranoid
person why i look up things
online with the same symptoms
i have, i think i have it. But
i just had a quick question
for somebody who would know,
if i am getting tested for
lyme disease but had malaria
would that still show up?
i doubt i have it, but just
curious.
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No, depends on the test. |
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How long does it take for Lyme We just found a tick on my dog
(golden retriever) and it
probably was there since
sunday, april 1st. I am
concerned that she received
Lyme Disease. I would like to
know how long it takes for the
symptoms of the disease to
appear?
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The early signs of Lyme disease in dogs are supposed to be loss of appetite, fever and lethargy. Lameness may occur at the same time or may occur later. In some dogs, enlargement of the lymph nodes (usually generalized enlargement) occurs. In dogs, skin signs, heart disease, kidney problems and neurologic signs are reported to be rare. Symptoms of Lyme disease are usually delayed for several months but start to occur about 2 months after exposure and should show up by 5 to 6 months after a dog or cat is bitten by a tick carrying the bacteria (Borrelia burgdorferi). |
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What's the difference between I was recently diagnosed with
lyme disease and my symptoms
fit it to a T, headache, stiff
neck, and all. However, my mom
is worried because lyme can
turn into meningitis and my
neck/head are hurting worse
than ever. Both have the same
symptoms. Is there a way I can
tell if it is meningitis
without getting a spinal tap
(major fear of needles...)
Thanks!
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Meningitis is inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges. Meningitis may develop in response to a number of causes, usually bacteria, viruses and other pathogens, but also physical injury, cancer or certain drugs Lyme disease, or borreliosis, is an emerging infectious disease caused by at least three species of bacteria belonging to the genus Borrelia (such as ticks) |
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