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1. dph.illinois.gov › lyme-diseaseLyme Disease - Illinois Department of Public Health

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   Lyme disease is transmitted by the bite of an infected deer tick, which also is known as the black-legged tick. (Not all ticks carry the bacterium, and a bite does not always result in the development of Lyme disease. However, since it is impossible to tell by sight which ticks are infected, it is important to avoid tick bites whenever possible.)

2. www.healthing.ca › diseases-and-conditions › lymeLyme disease: Causes, symptoms, treatments | Healthing.ca

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   Apr 13, 2023 · Lyme disease , also known as borreliosis, is a bacterial infection caused by a bite from an infected tick. Ticks acquire the borrelia burgdorferi bacteria by biting infected animals and then spread it to other hosts, including humans, in the same manner. The vast wilderness of Canada contains an abundance of ticks but it is Ixodes tick, also ...

3. lyme.health.harvard.edu › diagnosis-and-testingLyme Disease Diagnosis and Testing - Harvard University

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   In addition, current symptoms may be more difficult to connect to historical risk factors (for example, a hazily recalled tick bite or trip to a Lyme disease-endemic area). If your doctor does not consider Lyme disease, you can raise the possibility of being tested for it based on how your symptoms and risk factors compare to those of Lyme disease.

4. www.akc.org › expert-advice › healthWhat You Need to Know About Ehrlichiosis in Dogs

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   Apr 25, 2023 · One, the dog’s immune system may clear the organism. Two, the dog could remain chronically infected but become asymptomatic, [with] no signs of disease. Or three, they could be chronically ...

5. www.healthdirect.gov.au › lyme-diseaseLyme disease - symptoms, causes and treatment | healthdirect

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   Early symptoms of Lyme disease are: headache. muscle and joint aches. fever. feeling tired. stiff neck. trouble concentrating. Most people with Lyme disease notice a rash that appears between 7 and 14 days after a tick bite. Typically, the rash is target-shaped and centred around the tick bite.

6. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesLyme Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention & Recovery

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   Aug 16, 2022 · Signs and symptoms of the second stage of Lyme disease (the early disseminated stage) may include: Multiple areas of rash. Paralysis of facial muscles ( Bell's palsy ). Heart block or an interruption of the electrical system of the heart. Areas of numbness or abnormal feelings ( neuropathy ).

7. northeastwildlife.org › disease › lyme-diseaseLyme Disease in Wildlife: Causes, Impacts, and Management

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   Conclusion. Lyme disease is a complex disease that affects humans, domestic animals, and wildlife. It is caused by a bacterial infection transmitted through the bite of infected ticks. Lyme disease can cause serious health issues, such as arthritis, heart problems, and neurological damage, if left untreated. Wildlife plays an essential role in ...