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| Also known as tick-borne borreliosis or Lyme arthritis, Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia Burgdorferi, which is transmitted by the Ixodes tick. Lyme disease is most common in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic states. The disease can be spread when a tick infected with the bacteria bites a person and stays attached for a period of time. Deer ticks in the nymphal stage are active from mid-May to mid-August, and are about the size of poppy seeds. Later symptoms may develop in people who did not have early symptoms or did not recognize them. Diagnosis & Tests Laboratory testing for Lyme disease is under continuing development, but is still the best method to confirm the diagnosis. The Lyme Disease Foundation (LDF), in their brochure entitled "LDF Frequently Asked Questions About Lyme Disease" (1999), lists nine reasons for false negative Lyme disease tests results. This means that even though tests indicate you don't have the disease, you still could. Look for ticks in all joint areas, the navel, behind ears, in the hairline, and in other skin folds. Wash all skin treated with insect repellent thoroughly. Prognosis Prognosis is improved with prompt diagnosis and appropriate, early treatment. |
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