Lyme disease

Article Abstract:

The diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Lyme disease are reviewed. Even though a vaccine is available, it is not always effective. Those who participate in outdoor activities should check their body for ticks, especially if they live in areas where Lyme disease is common.

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Lyme disease

Article Abstract:

Lyme disease was first diagnosed in 1977 and is named for the geographical location where it was encountered (Lyme, Connecticut). Although there are regional variations in the precise path of transmission, the disease may be found worldwide. Infection is caused by the parasitic microorganism Borrelia burgdorferi, a spirochete that lives within and is transmitted by a group of ticks of the I. ricinus group. The microorganism may be transmitted by the tick to other organisms and infection can occur in humans as well as in other species. Mice and deer are the most common host animals, but the tick has been found in domestic animals such as cats and dogs. In the US infection occurs most frequently in the summer months. The disease causes multi-system infection and is similar to syphilis in that it occurs in distinct stages and often mimics other disorders. A wide range of possible symptoms has made this disease sometimes difficult to diagnose. Erythema migrans, a characteristic skin lesion, may appear shortly after initial exposure. The appearance of the lesion is often followed by symptoms resembling the flu or meningitis. The second stage occurs within weeks or months after the initial exposure and is characterized by one or more of the following: arthritis, cardiac or neurologic irregularities, and intermittent pains in the bones and muscles. A positive antibody response is usually detected a few weeks after the infection begins. Successful treatment can usually be achieved with antibiotics when detection occurs in the earlier stages. In cases of more advanced illness, more extensive therapy may be required and some individuals may not respond to treatment.

Case studies, Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia, column

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A critical appraisal of "Chronic Lyme disease"

Article Abstract:

The article discusses about Chronic Lyme disease, which is a tick-borne infection in the Northern hemisphere.

United States, France, Health aspects, Northern Hemisphere, Disease/Disorder overview

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