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1. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › lyme-diseaseLyme disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 10, 2023 · In North America, the black-legged tick, also called the deer tick, mainly carry the bacteria. In Europe, a different species of borrelia causes Lyme disease. Ticks carry the bacteria. These ticks are known by a few names, including castor bean tick, sheep tick or deer tick.

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   Is Lyme disease a problem?

   • Although Lyme disease may not be a problem in many parts of the United States, the disease is a considerable threat to residents of endemic areas. Even President George W. Bush recently received treatment for Lyme disease.

   Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Disease - Mayo Clinic Proceedings

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   Is Lyme disease a public health issue?

   • Lyme disease remains a major focus in public health. The Healthy People 2010 public health goals developed by the US Department of Health and Human Services aimed for a 44% decrease in the incidence of Lyme disease by 2010. Currently, the CDC awards more than $3.5 million per year for new research on Lyme disease.

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   What happens if lyme disease is not treated?

   • But if it isn’t identified and treated within 36 to 48 hours, the infection can spread to other parts of your body, including your heart and nervous system. The later, more serious stages of Lyme disease can lead to neurological damage and arthritis. Does Lyme disease go away? With treatment, Lyme disease does go away.

   How to Live With Lyme Disease - Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials

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3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › lymeLyme disease - Doctors and departments - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 10, 2023 · News from Mayo Clinic. Why confirmed cases of Lyme disease have increased Feb. 23, 2024, 05:30 p.m. CDT; Mayo Clinic Minute: What to do if you are exposed to Lyme disease July 05, 2022, 04:30 p.m. CDT; Mayo Clinic expert speaks of significance of Lyme disease uptick June 14, 2022, 10:19 p.m. CDT

4. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org › discussion › mayoMayo Clinic Minute: What to do if you are exposed to Lyme disease

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   Jul 5, 2022 · Deb Balzer. Scientists are studying why tick-borne infections, including Lyme disease, are on the rise and why ticks are expanding into new geographic areas. Lyme disease, the most common tick-borne infection, is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi and Borrelia mayonii.

5. health.clevelandclinic.org › living-with-lymeLiving With Lyme Disease: How To Live With Long-Term Effects

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   May 23, 2024 · Eat a healthy diet and limit your sugar intake. Get plenty of rest. Exercise at least three times a week for at least 30 minutes each day. Reduce stress. Use anti-inflammatory medication when ...

6. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org › discussion › mayoMayo Clinic expert speaks of significance of Lyme disease ...

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   Jun 14, 2022 · Deb Balzer. June 14, 2022. Lyme disease has infected more than 14% of the world's population, according to a new study. "It's significant," says Dr. Bobbi Pritt, director of the Clinical Parasitology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic.

7. www.mayoclinicproceedings.org › article › S0025-6196Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Disease - Mayo Clinic Proceedings

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   Frederick D. Edwards, MD. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4065/83.5.566. Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Disease. Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the United States. This review details the risk factors, clinical presentation, treatment, and prophylaxis for the disease.