The story of Lyme disease is particularly interesting for two reasons. You
still want to find out? Read
on and find out.
What
is it?
Lyme disease is a tick-borne bacterial illness.
Who
gets it?
Lyme disease has been found in 49 of the 50 United States. It is the most common
disease caused
by a bite in the United States.
What
are the symptoms of lyme disease?
In the first stage, a characteristic skin rash is the most prominent feature;
in the second stage cardiac
and neurologic findings predominate; and in the third stage, arthritis is the
classic symptom of lyme disease.
Is
it contagious?
It is not spread from person to person, except by blood transfusions or blood
exchange.
How
long does it last?
Lyme disease can last until treated. Treatment may last for four weeks.
How
is it treated?
Treatment of early disease usually includes 14 to 21 days of appropriate antibiotics.
Treatment of
late or complicated Lyme disease often requires IV or IM antibiotics for 21
to 28 days.
How
can it be prevented?
Preventing prolonged tick bites is the best way to prevent Lyme disease. Children
should be
inspected carefully (especially the hairy parts of the body) when returning
from tick-infested areas.
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