1.0Glossaryhttps://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossaryGlossaryhttps://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/author/adminglossary/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="RQlWppZsvh"><a href="https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/lyme-disease/">Lyme disease</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/lyme-disease/embed/#?secret=RQlWppZsvh" width="600" height="338" title="“Lyme disease” — Glossary" data-secret="RQlWppZsvh" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/glossary/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script> A viral disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi transmitted by bites from deer ticks. It causes rashes, nervous pains, paralysis and, in extreme cases, death.Lyme disease (LD), the most common tick-borne disease in the United States, is transmitted mainly by the black-legged tick, often called the deer tick. The disease is a bacterial infection caused by the spirochete Barrelia burgdorferi. Because ticks carry numerous infectious agents, more than one disease may be transmitted by a single bite, complicating diagnosis and treatment.A bacterial disease that can cause serious arthritis, neurological disorders, and heart problems if not recognized and treated quickly. The bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi, is spread by poppy-seed-sized ticks (Ixodes dammini) carried by several woodland animals, including deer and mice. Within a few days of a bite by an infected tick, various symptoms appear, including, most characteristically, a red “bull’s-eye” rash at the site; swollen, aching joints and muscles; fever, fatigue, weak-ness, and dizziness; and other generalized symptoms.Arthritis caused by the bite of an infected deer tick; symptoms include a nonpruritic erythemic rash that expands outward, bull's-eye rash, joint pain, fever, chills, and fatigue.A disease transmitted by ticks, that was originally identified in Lyme, Connecticut. Symptoms include reddish skin lesions and arthritis-like joint pains. In more severe cases, neurologic symptoms such as meningitis may complicate the illness. Occurs primarily in regions where deer, who carry the ticks, are abundant.A bacterial infection that is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected deer ticks and infected western black¬ legged ticks. Lyme disease is an inflammatory disorder that causes a rash, which may be followed by symptoms that appear weeks or months after the initial infection. The infection can affect the skin, joints, heart, and nervous system, with symptoms that persist for months or even years without treatment.This comprises arthritis associated with skin rashes, fever and sometimes encephalitis or carditis (inflammation of the heart). It is caused by a pirochaete which is transmitted by tick bite. Treatment is with antibiotics.A multisystem disorder caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi and the most common tick-borne disease in the U.S. The disease is endemic in New England, but cases have been reported in all 50 states and in 20 other countries, including Germany, Switzerland, France, and Australia. It occurs most often in the spring and summer, when its deer tick vectors (of the genus Ixodes ) are most active. Prompt removal of visible ticks from the skin before they become attached or gain access to the bloodstream (i.e., in the first 24 to 48 hr) decreases the risk of transmission.A sudden-onset illness typically characterized by a dermal eruption, elevated body temperature, exhaustion, and shivering. If not promptly addressed, it has the potential to result in impairments to the cardiovascular system and the nervous system.A condition resulting from the Borrelia Burgdorferi bacterium, which is spread by ticks commonly found on deer.Following a tick bite, a small red mark might emerge and eventually grow into a circle spanning up to 15 cm in diameter. Common symptoms such as fever, headache, and muscle aches typically manifest and can be succeeded by inflammation in the joints, often impacting the knees and other major joints. The intensity and nature of Lyme disease symptoms can vary, often appearing in cycles that last between one to three weeks.If not addressed in a timely manner, Lyme disease can lead to complications such as meningitis (an inflammation of the brain's protective membranes), facial paralysis, and irregular heart rhythms. Among the most severe prolonged consequences of Lyme disease are Lyme arthritis and chronic neurological conditions that resemble multiple sclerosis.Lyme disease is best treated with antibiotics, and they are most effective when administered shortly after the initial infection. To alleviate joint pain, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are often prescribed.In regions where tick infestations are common, individuals should take precautions to avoid tick bites. This can be achieved by wearing clothing that covers most of the body and fits snugly around the wrists and ankles. Additionally, one should be cautious and avoid walking through dense underbrush.