Lyme Disease

The History Of Lyme Disease
What is Lyme Disease? How do I get it?
Lyme Disease is a bacterial infection that is spreading rapidly across the world. It is caused by the spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi It is a cyclic disease which has chronic, multi-systemic, neuropsychiatric manifestations. It causes functional, chemical, and structural changes to the brain and alters almost every organ system of the body. It is believed to be transmitted by a tick. There are studies coming out however that are suggesting it is possibly transmitted through other bug bites a...

Lyme Disease
What is Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is an inflammatory disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. Lyme disease is contracted by being bitten by an infected tick. Lyme disease can affect humans, dogs, cats, horses, and other animals. Lyme disease has been reported throughout the United States, but occurs most often in the Northeast, West coast, and upper Midwest during the summer and warmer spring and fall months.

Lyme Disease - Watch Out For The Bite!
Lyme Disease - Wrath Of The Tick
Lyme disease is originated from a type of bacteria called borrelia which is infected into humans through tick bite. Borrelia is predominantly found in the genus Ixodes, a species of tick which is native to the northern hemisphere. Infection is only possible after the tick has been attached for more than a day, and is therefore more common from small ticks that are harder to detect. In less common cases, Lyme disease has been found to be sexually transmitted however these cases are very rare.

Lyme Disease
How Can One Little Tick Cause So Much Trouble?
I used to putter happily in my yard, completely unworried about creepy crawlies. That was before I was bitten by a deer tick and infected with Lyme disease, not once, but twice. Now, I check and double-check for ticks on myself and on anyone who is outside with me. I don't like pesticides and repellents, but I don't hesitate to use Off spray on my shoes. Lyme disease is one nasty tick borne illness. Deer get blamed for the spread of Lyme disease a lot, but did you know that you don't have to...

All About Lyme Disease
A Friendly and Concise Start to Navigating Your Search on Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease - to those who have it, or just suspect they may -  it's overwhelming, exhausting, and just the beginning of the quest of wellness. THE most important advice any Lyme Disease patient will give you is...