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Support community for those struggling with Lyme Disease and other Tick Borne infections
17 hours ago · Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by the Borrelia bacterium, which is spread by ticks. When an infected tick bites a person, it can transmit the bacteria into the human bloodstream. Symptoms often include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans.
2 days ago · A couple of tick products are also approved in dogs to specifically prevent infections with the bacteria that causes Lyme disease by killing the ticks that carry the bacteria. Lyme disease vaccines are available for dogs, but not for cats. Talk to your veterinarian to see if vaccination is appropriate for your dog. Lyme Disease Tests and ...
5 days ago · While most people do not dread Colorado tick fever like the Lyme disease, it is an equally terrible disease and you should get rid of it. 3. Ticks can cause Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Another similar tick borne disease is the rocky mountain spotted fever which is very common in the Rocky Mountain region of the country. Symptoms include fever ...
2 days ago · If you remove it within 24 hours, you will significantly reduce your chances of getting Lyme disease. Recognizing Lyme Disease If a tick bite leads to Lyme Disease, there tends to be a rash at the bite site that changes over time. The disease-causing bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi, has a "flagellum" or tail it uses to move around, which causes ...
5 days ago · Tickborne diseases, including Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, are increasing in incidence and distribution in the United States. Tickborne diseases are transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tick, and infections typically occur during the summer months, when ticks are most active.
17 hours ago · Bag your tick to take to a physician for identification. If it’s a species of tick that can carry Lyme disease, you live in a hyper-endemic region (like Alaska, Texas or Hawaii), the tick was ...
