Lyme disease can occur as a result of a bite from an infected black-legged tick. This eMedTV resource discusses testing and treatment for Lyme disease. This page also describes Lyme disease symptoms, such as the characteristic rash.
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 deer ticks and explains how they transmit Lyme disease.
Lyme disease transmission usually occurs through the bite of an infected black-legged tick. This eMedTV page describes the bacterium that causes Lyme disease; this page also explains how this disease cannot be transmitted by person-to-person contact.
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 symptoms of Lyme disease, such as fever.
Lyme disease symptoms can include fatigue, rash, joint pain, and fever. As this eMedTV article explains, Lyme disease symptoms can last for months or even years after the initial infection. This article offers an overview of Lyme disease symptoms.
As this eMedTV article explains, the Lyme disease rash is often shaped like a bull's-eye; this rash is a characteristic symptom of Lyme disease. This resource provides a general overview of the Lyme disease rash and other symptoms of Lyme disease.
Treatment for Lyme disease typically includes oral antibiotics. As this eMedTV article explains, certain types of Lyme disease may also include intravenous (IV) antibiotics. The typical length of treatment is about 14-28 days.
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.
An important step in Lyme disease prevention is to avoid having ticks come in contact with your skin. As this eMedTV resource explains, there are many methods of Lyme disease prevention, such as applying pesticides and avoiding areas with many ticks.
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.
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