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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 ...
Causes
Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi (B. burgdorferi. Certain ticks carry the bacteria. The tick...
Tests
A blood test can be done to check for antibodies to the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. The most common one used is ...
Treatments
Antibiotics are used to treat Lyme disease. The specific antibiotic used depends on the stage of the disease and your s...
Alternative Therapies
alternative treatments have been proven to cure Lyme disease. Alternative treatment.
Risk Factors
- Deer ticks
- Forgetting to use flea and tick preventive measures
- Living in warmer climates
Complications
Advanced stages of Lyme disease can cause long-term joint inflammation (Lyme arthritis) and heart rhythm problems. Neur...
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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