Monday, July 27, 2015

Is There A Cure For Lyme Disease For Humans?

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.

Understanding this infection is vital. The initial case was reported in Old LYME, Connecticut in the US. Europe and Asia have also reported having experienced these cases. The infection takes form in three different stages. Localized stage is the first and, in this case, the infection has moved to the body. The early disseminated stage that is the second stage involves where the infection has started spreading. The late disseminated stage is where the infection has spread to the rest of the body.

There are some facts you need to familiarize yourself with about this infection. In United States, you get the disease after he tick has attached itself to you in between 24 and 36 hours. However, in some parts of Europe, the condition is contracted within just 24 hours. Keep in mind that the black legged tick is tiny such that you may not realize that it has bit you.

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.

The symptoms that accompany the second stage include heart problems, face paralysis, and painful area. The third stage will come with speech problems, muscle weakness, joint swelling, abnormal muscle movements, thinking problems and numbness.

If you notice these symptoms, you need to go to a doctor. A blood test will be carried out to check if you have the bacteria. In areas where the disease is common, a practitioner will diagnose the disease at the first stage without any lab tests. In case you have been bitten recently by a tick, you should have people mention you closely.

At the early stage if a diagnosis is done, the disease can be cured with antibiotics. If treatment is not given, you may develop certain complications of the heart, joints, and nervous system. Even so, the symptoms can be cured at the first stage. You will rarely find someone having the same symptoms after taking antibiotics. The last stage is dangerous and can cause detrimental effects to your body like memory disorders, face paralysis, and vision problem.

Finally, remember that it is better to take precaution. So during the warm days, avoid bushy areas and do not walk in the center of trails. In addition, always check you and your pet after a hike or walk.




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