Lyme Disease Treatment Information

Lyme disease is a disease transmitted by ticks that causes signs and symptoms ranging from rash and flu, fever and pain more seriously, including swelling, weakness, fatigue and temporary paralysis. Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. Borrelia burgdorferi is the leading cause of Lyme disease in the United States and Borrelia afzelii Borrelia garinii and Europe. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans.Other symptoms of Lyme disease include chills, stiff neck, muscle aches and joint pain.

In a few people, early Lyme disease can spread to the heart or the nervous system. Symptoms most often occur from May through September because the nymphal stage of the tick is responsible for most cases. Ticks attach easily to bare flesh. If you're in an area where ticks are common, protect yourself and your children by wearing long sleeves and long pants. Most cases of Lyme disease can be treated successfully with a few weeks of antibiotics. Measures to prevent Lyme disease include using insect repellent, removing ticks promptly, landscaping, and integrated pest management.

To prevent Lyme disease, avoid contact with soil, leaves and vegetation, as much as possible, especially during the months of May, June and July, when the ticks have not yet matured and are more difficult to detect. Wear closed shoes and boots, long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Tuck pants into boots or shoes to prevent ticks to explore his legs. Keep long hair pulled back or placed in a cap for added protection. Wash all clothing after leaving areas infested with ticks and swimming and shampoo your child thoroughly to remove any hidden ticks. Keep long hair pulled back or placed in a cap for added protection.

Lyme Disease Treatment and Prevention Tips

1. Wear light-colored clothing to help you see ticks easily.

2. Keep long hair pulled back or placed in a cap for added protection.

3. Intravenous drugs ceftriaxone (Rocephin) also recommeded.

4. When outside, don't sit on the ground.

5. Oral antibiotics usually doxycycline for adults.

6. Wear a long-sleeved shirt and wear pants instead of shorts.

7. Oral antibiotics usually doxycycline also useful for adults