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Lyme Disease Info
Lyme disease is caused by a bacterium which is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. In North-America these blacklegged ticks have been found and identified as the main factor to the spread of the disease, especially on the east coast.
It is known that in order for the spirochete to be attached, the tick must remain attached to the host for a minimum of 12 hours, however the longer the tick is attached, the higher the risk of the disease being transmitted.
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What Causes Lyme Disease?
Lyme Disease Info Ticks, tiny parasitic arthropods, have very little pleasing characteristics about them. Not only do they crawl from the grass or underbrush in wooded areas up your legs to find a warm, comfortable venue for dinner – your blood – but they are widely known to carry disease. A particular favo...
Lyme Disease Diagnosis
Lyme Disease Info As of yet, the most reliable method of diagnosing Lyme disease is considered to be that of a clinical exam completed by an experienced practitioner. Elements such as personal account symptoms and history, as well as possible exposure to tick-infested areas are all significant areas to consider during ...