Is There A Cure For Lyme Disease?

By Francis Riggs


The world is full of several diseases that humans can get from other humans and also animals. We get Lyme disease from animals more so the tick. Blacklegged ticks are responsible for this infection. The bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi normally found in infected ticks cause this infection. Ticks get the bacteria when they bite deer or mice. In this piece of writing, we will explore the subject is there a cure for Lyme disease.

It is important for us to understand some few things first about this illness. The first case was reported in United States IN Old Lyme. Connecticut. Some parts f the world such as Europe and Asia have also had such cases. The diseases advances in three stages. The initial stage also called localized stage is when the illness has not reached other body parts. In the second, early disseminated stage, the bacteria has started moving to other body parts. In the last late disseminated stage, the bacteria have moved to all body parts.

There are certain facts about this illness that you need to know. In US, In order for the infection to get into the blood the tick has to be attached to the body for between 24 and 36 hours. In Europe, the bacteria in transmitted quickly within twenty four hours. Remember that, the tick is small that you might not see it. In fact most people with the illness never realize they have it or even feel the tick bite them.

During the first stage, there are certain symptoms you will notice after getting infected. They include chills, fever, general sick feeling, headaches, joint, muscle and ligament pain and stiff neck. The rash normally develops on the area bitten. It is normally a raised red spot with the center being clear. At the time, it can be large and increase in size with time. These symptoms come and go and can even go to the brain, heart and joints.

In the second stage, you will experience symptoms of heart problems, numbness in the bitten area and face paralysis. The third stage normally comes with abnormal muscle movements, numbness, thinking problem muscle weakness, speech problems, and joint swelling.

If you have these symptoms, you ought to make a visit to the doctor. He or she will do a bold test t determine if you have the bacteria. In places that the disease frequently occurs the doctor will not need to do a blood test, they can tell if you have the illness in the initial stage. Close monitoring is required for somebody who has recently been bitten by any kind of tick.

During the initial stage, you will be given antibiotics to treat the infection. If you avoid going to the doctor, you stand a chance of getting worse more so developing heart problems, joints pains, and nervous system issues. Nonetheless, the cure is available for the first stage diagnosis. The last stage is detrimental to humans and can cause face paralysis, vision problems, and memory disorders.

In conclusion, prevention is better than cure, so avoid direct contact with ticks. During warm months, stay clear of bushy places, and center trails. Also check yourself always after you have come from a walk or a hike with your pet.




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