Basic Info
Symptoms
Not everyone infected with these bacteria gets ill. If a person does become ill, the first symptoms resemble the flu ...
Causes
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi (B. burgdorferi. Certain ticks carry these bacteria. The...
Tests
A blood test can be done to check for antibodies to the bacteria that cause Lyme disease. The most commonly used is t...
Treatments
Everyone who has been bitten by a tick should be watched closely for at least 30 days. Most people who are bitten by ...
Alternative Therapies
Supportive therapies may minimize symptoms of Lyme disease or improve the immune response. These include vitamin and ...
Complications
Advanced stages of Lyme disease can cause long-term joint inflammation (Lyme arthritis) and heart rhythm problems. Ne...
Prevention
When walking or hiking in wooded or grassy areas: Spray all exposed skin and your clothing with insect repellant (spr...
Basic Info