A lot of health problems and diseases can develop in people who have animal or insect bites. Lyme diseases refers to a condition caused by bacterium known as Borrelia burgdofrderi. It is transmitted to humans who are bitten by black-legged ticks that are infected. Living with Lyme disease can be done, especially with help from trained medical professionals.
Some common symptoms and signs of this infection are headache, fever and fatigue. There is also the skin rash known as erythema migrants or EM, which is commonly seen in infected patients. If this disease is not treated, it can lead to an infection that spreads across the joints, heart and nervous system in the body.
Lyme disease should be properly diagnosed before any treatment is employed. Typically the diagnostic process involves assessing the symptoms of patients, which may include the physical findings. Doctors and patients should also consider the exposure possibility, as there are some people who may have a higher risk of being exposed to the infected ticks. Lab testing is also useful in getting the most accurate results.
In general, most cases are treatable within a few weeks. Often antibiotics are used for this purpose. Each case is different in many aspects, including severity. Patients should feel comfortable voicing concerns, asking questions and otherwise consulting with their doctors about care and treatment solutions. Results of this treatment will range based on many possible factors.
Antibiotics are considered effective in the early stages. When caught early, people can recover quickly and completely. Those with cardiac or neurological infections might need intravenous treatment done using drugs like penicillin or ceftriaxone. It is rare, but some patients who were diagnosed late might experience recurring symptoms after they are treated. This is recognized as Post-treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome or PTLDS. Doctors are available to aid patients suffering with PTLDS.
At one time, there was a vaccine available to prevent this disease. The manufacturer of this vaccine discontinued it in 2002. The best way to avoid contracting this is by reducing exposure to ticks. The warm months of April through September are when ticks are most active, but preventative measures should be taken all year long. People are encouraged to utilize repellents, avoid bushy or woody areas, walk in the center of trails, and always check for ticks. It is important to find and remove ticks promptly.
PTLDS and severe symptoms are less likely in those who had an early diagnosis. People with tick bites, who frequent or live in areas known for infected ticks, are encouraged to keep close eye on signs and symptoms. The first 30 days following the bite are considered the early localized stage. This is when most people will notice a red EM rash forming. This might be present alongside aches in muscles and joints, chills, fatigue, fever and swollen lymph nodes.
All cases are different. Some people might have a tick bite that goes away after a few days, which might mean that this type of infection is not present. Still, ticks can spread across organisms and create different kinds of rashes. People should do research and utilize available resources when managing this condition.
Some common symptoms and signs of this infection are headache, fever and fatigue. There is also the skin rash known as erythema migrants or EM, which is commonly seen in infected patients. If this disease is not treated, it can lead to an infection that spreads across the joints, heart and nervous system in the body.
Lyme disease should be properly diagnosed before any treatment is employed. Typically the diagnostic process involves assessing the symptoms of patients, which may include the physical findings. Doctors and patients should also consider the exposure possibility, as there are some people who may have a higher risk of being exposed to the infected ticks. Lab testing is also useful in getting the most accurate results.
In general, most cases are treatable within a few weeks. Often antibiotics are used for this purpose. Each case is different in many aspects, including severity. Patients should feel comfortable voicing concerns, asking questions and otherwise consulting with their doctors about care and treatment solutions. Results of this treatment will range based on many possible factors.
Antibiotics are considered effective in the early stages. When caught early, people can recover quickly and completely. Those with cardiac or neurological infections might need intravenous treatment done using drugs like penicillin or ceftriaxone. It is rare, but some patients who were diagnosed late might experience recurring symptoms after they are treated. This is recognized as Post-treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome or PTLDS. Doctors are available to aid patients suffering with PTLDS.
At one time, there was a vaccine available to prevent this disease. The manufacturer of this vaccine discontinued it in 2002. The best way to avoid contracting this is by reducing exposure to ticks. The warm months of April through September are when ticks are most active, but preventative measures should be taken all year long. People are encouraged to utilize repellents, avoid bushy or woody areas, walk in the center of trails, and always check for ticks. It is important to find and remove ticks promptly.
PTLDS and severe symptoms are less likely in those who had an early diagnosis. People with tick bites, who frequent or live in areas known for infected ticks, are encouraged to keep close eye on signs and symptoms. The first 30 days following the bite are considered the early localized stage. This is when most people will notice a red EM rash forming. This might be present alongside aches in muscles and joints, chills, fatigue, fever and swollen lymph nodes.
All cases are different. Some people might have a tick bite that goes away after a few days, which might mean that this type of infection is not present. Still, ticks can spread across organisms and create different kinds of rashes. People should do research and utilize available resources when managing this condition.
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