Lyme Disease - Ticks
Symptoms of Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is an infectious disease that causes joint pain and inflammation and possible heart and nerve complications. The disease was first recognized in 1975 when a cluster of patients in Lyme, Connecticut developed a strange type of arthritis.
Causes
Lyme disease is cause by Borrelia Burgdorferis a spirochete form of bacteria that is spread by bites of the deer tick, a very small vector. Ticks also transmit Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and tick fever which can be life threatening to people.
In addition to deer, these ticks are found on birds and rodents. However, not all these ticks carry the bacteria.
- Rash at the site of the tick bite that forms a raised red circle with a clear center.
- Flu-like symptoms, such as headache, fatigue, fever, chills, sore throat, and muscle aches
- Arthritic complications, including hot, swollen, and painful joints (most often the knee) and painful muscles and tendons
- Neurological complications, including paralysis (most often in the face) abnormal skin sensations and sensitivities, insomnia, and hearing loss.
- Heart complications, including irregular, rapid or slowed heartbeat; chest pain, fainting, dizziness, and shortness of breath
- Psychological complication, including depression and dementia
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