The incidence of Lyme disease is fairly widespread in the US. The disease is also prevalent in Canada, Europe, and Asia. The pathogen is a bacterium, while the mode of transfer is infected ticks. The disease is communicated once the infected tick bites an animal or human being. Within the US, the disease is spread through two kinds of ticks namely; deer ticks and western black legged ticks. While the former is known to communicate the disease in the Northeast and Midwest, the latter is responsible for the same along the coast of the Pacific, and in the northern parts of Oregon and California. |
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One of the most vital steps towards the prevention of Lyme disease is to remove the ticks the moment you catch sight of any on your skin. Unless, the infected tick remains on the skin for a minimum of 36 hours, the probability of contracting the disease is remote.
Initial symptoms of the disease include a circular shaped red rash and signs similar to those experienced during flu such as headache, fever, ache in the muscles and joints and fatigue. For those victims who do not experience any symptoms at all, the disease may aggravate leading to serious health problems such as inflammation and pain in the joints; tingling sensation in the hands, feet, and back; low energy level; poor concentration and retention and facial paralysis. Treatment is administered through antibiotics, the effectiveness of which is relatively more when the disease is identified early. Under normal circumstances, the disease is cured within three weeks of commencing the treatment. There are cases where delayed diagnosis and treatment has resulted in health problems for the rest of the patient’s life.
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