eMedTV Lyme Disease Articles

Dear Tick

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:11:33 CDT

Dear Tick
Also known as the black-legged tick, the deer tick is capable of transmitting Lyme disease. This part of the eMedTV library takes a brief look at the deer tick and provides a link to more information. Dear tick is a common misspelling of deer tick.

Deer Tic

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:09:56 CDT

Deer Tic
The deer tic (also called the black-legged tick) is known to transmit Lyme disease. This eMedTV segment gives a brief overview of the deer tick and provides a link to more detailed information. Deer tic is a common misspelling of deer tick.

Deer Tick

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:38:30 CDT

Deer Tick
The deer tick (also known as the black-legged tick) can spread Lyme disease to humans and other animals. This eMedTV article outlines the life stages of this tick and explains how they transmit Lyme disease.

Cure for Lyme Disease

Sun, 8 Oct 2006 15:48:49 CDT

Cure for Lyme Disease
Antibiotics are usually used as a cure for Lyme disease. As this eMedTV Web page explains, early diagnosis reduces the length of antibiotic treatment. Intravenous (IV) treatment may be needed for certain forms of the disease.

Early Lyme Disease Symptoms

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 12:52:03 CDT

Early Lyme Disease Symptoms
Common early Lyme disease symptoms include fatigue, chills, fever, and a characteristic rash. As this eMedTV Web page explains, however, not all patients will experience the same early symptoms of the disease.

Early Symptoms of Lyme Disease

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:27:57 CDT

Early Symptoms of Lyme Disease
This page of the eMedTV site outlines the early symptoms of Lyme disease, including headache, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a characteristic rash. This page provides especially detailed information on the rash that is a common sign of the disease.

First Symptoms of Lyme Disease

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:02:27 CDT

First Symptoms of Lyme Disease
As this eMedTV article explains, one of the first symptoms of Lyme disease is a rash that appears at the site of the tick bite that caused the infection. This page discusses this rash and other early signs and symptoms of the disease, such as fever.

Lime Desease

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:25:33 CDT

Lime Desease
Lyme disease is an infection that can occur as a result of a bite from an infected tick. This eMedTV segment covers Lyme disease diagnosis and treatment, and also provides a link to more information. Lime desease is a common misspelling of Lyme disease.

Lime Disease

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:25:38 CDT

Lime Disease
Lyme disease, often characterized by a skin rash, is usually spread through the bites of infected ticks. This eMedTV resource lists other symptoms of the disease and offers a few prevention tips. Lime disease is a common misspelling of Lyme disease.

Lyme Desease

Tue, 3 Mar 2009 15:37:48 CST

Lyme Desease
This eMedTV page covers Lyme disease, an infection transmitted to humans by the bites of infected ticks. This page discusses Lyme disease symptoms (like fatigue and headache) and prevention. Lyme desease is a common misspelling of Lyme disease.

Lyme Disease Prevention

Fri, 6 Feb 2009 18:14:01 CST

Lyme Disease Prevention
An important step in preventing Lyme disease is to avoid having ticks come in contact with your skin. As this eMedTV resource explains, there are many ways to prevent this disease, such as applying pesticides and avoiding areas with many ticks.

Lyme Disease Rash

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 13:15:32 CST

Lyme Disease Rash
As this eMedTV article explains, the Lyme disease rash is often shaped like a bull's-eye and is a characteristic symptom of the disease. This resource provides a general overview of this rash and also lists other symptoms of Lyme disease.

Lyme Disease Symptoms

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:09:33 CDT

Lyme Disease Symptoms
Fatigue, rash, joint pain, and fever are a few common Lyme disease symptoms. As this eMedTV article explains, these signs and symptoms can last for months or even years after the initial Lyme disease infection.

Lyme Disease Transmission

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:50:50 CDT

Lyme Disease Transmission
As this eMedTV article explains, transmission of Lyme disease occurs through the bite of an infected black-legged tick. This page describes the bacterium that causes Lyme disease and explains how the disease can't be spread by person-to-person contact.

Lyme Disease

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:18:24 CDT

Lyme Disease
A characteristic rash may occur in someone with Lyme disease, a disease transmitted by ticks. This part of the eMedTV Web site provides an overview of Lyme disease, including information on treatment, prevention, and possible symptoms.

Symptoms of Lyme Disease

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:49:36 CDT

Symptoms of Lyme Disease
This segment of the eMedTV archives offers an in-depth look at Lyme disease symptoms. A characteristic rash is usually the first sign of infection. Other common symptoms of Lyme disease include fever, swollen lymph nodes, and muscle aches.

Treatment for Lyme Disease

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:41:50 CDT

Treatment for Lyme Disease
Oral antibiotics are typically used as a treatment for Lyme disease. As this eMedTV segment explains, certain types of Lyme disease may also include intravenous (IV) antibiotics. The typical length of treatment ranges from 14 to 28 days.

Tick Removal

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 13:10:48 CST

Tick Removal
During the tick removal process, avoid crushing the tick's body. As this eMedTV article explains, it is okay if the tick's mouthparts stay in the skin. This part of the archives explains the correct way to remove a tick.