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Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is an inflammatory disease characterized by a skin rash, joint inflammation, and flu-like symptoms, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi transmitted by the bite of a deer tick. See also tick removal...
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Symptoms
Not everyone infected with the bacteria gets ill. If a person does become ill, the first symptoms resemble the flu and ...
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Causes
Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi (B. burgdorferi. Certain ticks carry the bacteria. The tick...
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Tests
A blood test can be done to check for antibodies to the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. The most common one used is ...
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Treatments
Antibiotics are used to treat Lyme disease. The specific antibiotic used depends on the stage of the disease and your s...
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Drugs
amoxicillin
ampicillin
cefotaxime
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Alternative Therapies
alternative treatments have been proven to cure Lyme disease. Alternative treatment.
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Risk Factors
Deer ticks
Forgetting to use flea and tick preventive measures
Living in warmer climates
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Complications
Advanced stages of Lyme disease can cause long-term joint inflammation (Lyme arthritis) and heart rhythm problems. Neur...
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Prevention
When walking or hiking in wooded or grassy areas, tuck long pants into socks to protect the legs, and wear shoes and li...
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Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms of Lyme disease develop.
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