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1 hour ago · What are symptoms of Lyme disease? Lyme disease symptoms can often be mistaken for the flu. Within the first three to 30 days after a tick bite, a person can experience fever, chills, headache, swollen lymph nodes, muscle aches and fatigue. A rash (Erythema migrans) at the site of the tick bite can occur in about 70 to 80 per cent of infections ...
May 29, 2024 · Lyme disease. Caused by Borrelia burgdorferi (a spirochete transmitted by ixodid ticks) Associated skin lesions (erythema chronicum migrans), cardiac involvement, and arthritis. Lymphoplasmacytic leptomeningitis, cranial neuropathy, and radiculoneuritis. K. Actinomycosis. Bacteria (Actinomyces israelii and Actinomyces bovis) with fungal-like ...
18 hours ago · Recommended Lab Testing. While diagnosis of Lyme disease is generally based on symptoms, physical findings (like the rash), and the possibility of exposure to infected ticks, laboratory testing can be helpful in the later stages of the disease when the possibility of false negatives is lessened.
18 hours ago · Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral disease characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters in a localized area. [2] [6] Typically the rash occurs in a single, wide mark either on the left or right side of the body or face. [1] Two to four days before the rash occurs there may be tingling or local pain in the area.
May 29, 2024 · Minicore multicore disease is a distinct autosomal recessive condition (mutation in SEPN1 or RYR1) D. Centronuclear (myotubular) myopathy. Presents in infancy or childhood with involvement of extraocular and facial muscles, hypotonia, and slowly progressive limb muscle weakness. CK may be normal or slightly elevated.
May 29, 2024 · In this chapter, we review how age and frailty impact immune responses to infections and vaccines, including through immunosenescence and inflammaging. We discuss infections that are currently vaccine-preventable in the context of vaccines that are available and recommended for older adults. We review existing evidence on how frailty impacts ...
18 hours ago · Infection: In some cases, swelling and pain after dental treatment may be due to an infection. Bacteria can enter the tooth or gum tissue during a procedure, leading to an infection. This can result in localized swelling and discomfort. 3. Trauma: Dental procedures can sometimes cause trauma to the surrounding tissues.
