Home » Health/Health Lyme Disease » Lyme Disease Public Health Fact Sheet

Lyme Disease Public Health Fact Sheet

925

Category : » Health/Health Lyme Disease

Source : www.mass.gov | Size : 38899

Lyme Disease . What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is caused by bacteria (germs) that are spread by tiny, infected deer ticks. .

Download File Free PDF eBooks Download Health/Health Lyme Disease

Content Summary :

What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is caused by bacteria (germs) that are spread by tiny, infected deer ticks. Both people and animals can have Lyme disease. Where do cases of Lyme disease occur? In the United States, Lyme disease most commonly occurs in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions and in the upper Midwest. In Massachusetts, Lyme disease occurs throughout the state. How is Lyme disease spread? Lyme disease is spread by the bite of an infected deer tick. The tick usually must be attached to a person for at least 24 hours before it can spread the germ. Deer ticks in Massachusetts can also carry the germs that cause babesiosis and human granulocytic anaplasmosis (also known as human granulocytic ehrlichiosis). Deer ticks are capable of spreading more than one type of germ in a single bite. When can I get Lyme disease? Lyme disease can occur during any time of the year. The bacteria that cause Lyme disease are spread by infected deer ticks. Young ticks (nymphs) are most active during the warm weather months between May and July. Adult ticks are most active during the fall and spring but may also be out searching for a host any time that winter temperatures are above freezing. How soon do symptoms of Lyme disease appear after a tick bite? Symptoms of early Lyme disease, described below, usually begin to appear from 3 to 30 days after being bitten by an infected tick. If untreated, symptoms of late Lyme disease may occur from weeks to years after the initial infection. What are the symptoms of Lyme disease? Early stage (days to weeks): The most common early symptom is a rash (erythema migrans) where the tick was attached. It often, but not always, starts as a small red area that spreads outward, clearing up in the center so it looks like a donut. Flu-like symptoms, such as fever, headache, stiff neck, sore and aching muscles and joints, fatigue and swollen glands may also occur.

Favorite Health/Health Lyme Disease PDF File

Searh PDF File

Latest Added

Find latest added pdf files for new topics and updates :

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

eXTReMe Tracker
Top Resources blogs

Today's PDF Terms

volvo xc90 bluetooth manual manual book for car opel astra g 2004 Passat Owner s service Manual e46 service manual pdf 99 vw beetle repair manual download free visual foxpro 9 0 tutorial 99 vw beetle repair manual download free windows 2008 sever pdf guitar chords theory torrent 2004 Passat Owner s service Manual windows 2008 sever pdf renault megane 1 6 manual torrent nikon fm3a manual download toyota rav4 manual manual book to repair astra g citroen c4 service manual pdf excel formula book free download manual book to repair astra g renault megane 1 6 manual torrent windows server tutorial pdf audi a6 2005 technical specification owners manual b3000 How to use Word 2007 Marcel s Maths Course download owner manual m2009 camary ford zetec manual audi allroad 2003 for server alfa romeo gtv repair manual renault megane scenic 1998 computer softwear maintenance manual toyota 2004 camry LE  | eBook PDF Search Terms | Recent eBook PDF Downloads

eBook PDF Free Download

Copy Right © 2007-2009 ~ www.pdf-word.net | Privacy Policy | Cell Phones Directory and Reviews | Digital Camera Accessories | Home and Office Furnitures | Cheap Laptops and Accessories

All PDF files listed in this site are found through legal search procedures. If you find your PDF file or copyright in the file that you don't want to share, please let us know by sending email via admin account from the site where you put your files. We list good pdf file so our visitors can download free PDF. Download files for tutorials, manuals, and references in PDF file format.