81. MayoClinic.com - Lyme Disease A description of the disease plus complications, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment. http://www.mayoclinic.com/home?id=5.1.1.12.4

82. Lyme Disease: Where It Comes From And How Humans Catch It A brief explanation of what causes this disease and how it is spread to humans. http://www2.bc.edu/~lamontia/lyme.htm

Lyme Disease Explained Introduction: Lyme disease is an infection caused by the corkscrew-shaped bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi that are transmitted by the bite of deer ticks ( Ixodes scapularis ) and western black-legged ticks ( Ixodes pacificus ). The deer tick, which normally feeds on the white-footed mouse, the white-tailed deer, other mammals, and birds, is responsible for transmitting Lyme disease bacteria to humans in the northeastern and north-central United States. On the Pacific Coast, the bacteria are transmitted to humans by the western black-legged tick. From left to right : The deer tick ( Ixodes scapularis ) adult female, adult male, nymph, and larva on a centimeter scale. These four specimens were collected by Aaron E. Walsh. Ixodes ticks are much smaller than common dog and cattle ticks. In their larval and nymphal stages, they are no bigger than a pinhead. Adult ticks are slightly larger. Ticks feed on blood by inserting their mouth parts (not their whole bodies) into the skin of a host animal, such as a human. They are slow feeders: a complete blood meal can take occupy several days of sucking. As they feed, their bodies slowly become bloated with the red fluid of their unsuspecting host. Most B. burgdorferi

83. Arthritis Insight-Lyme Disease Information lyme diseaseWhat is it? What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed and treated? Find that out and more. lyme disease. Statistics. http://arthritisinsight.com/medical/disease/lyme.html

In this section: Rheumatoid Arthritis Lupus (SLE) Juvenile Arthritis Osteoarthritis Fibromyalgia Gout Psoriatic Arthritis Ankylosing Spondylitis Spinal Stenosis Sjogren's Syndrome Lyme Disease Still's Disease Osteoporosis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Polymyalgia Rheumatica Reiter's Syndrome Avascular Necrosis deQuervain’s tendinitis Dupuytren’s disease MP Joint Arthritis Behcet's Disease Raynaud's phenomenon Reflex sympathetic dystrophy 171 Types of Arthritis Current Discussion Archives Survey Disease Index ... Disease Index Lyme Disease Lyme Disease Statistics For Lyme disease to exist in an area, at least three closely interrelated elements must be present in nature: the Lyme disease bacteria, ticks that can transmit them, and mammals. What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease was first recognized in the United States in 1975, after a mysterious outbreak of arthritis near Lyme, Connecticut. Children in the town began having arthritis-like symptoms. Medical researchers soon recognized the illness as a distinct disease, which they called Lyme disease. What causes it?

84. Connecticut Tick Control - Fighting Lyme Disease Comprehensive information regarding tick control and the spread of tickborne diseases. http://www.nixticks.com/

85. Lyme Disease - Books Regarding Lyme Disease. lyme disease books regarding lyme disease.lyme disease is so difficult to detect that the average sufferer sees five physicians before the disease is properly http://www.a-ten.com/alz/lyme.htm

Lyme Disease books regarding lyme disease. "Lyme disease is so difficult to detect that the average sufferer sees five physicians before the disease is properly diagnosed. Thirty-five percent of Lyme disease patients suffer permanent bodily damage, and 17 percent lose their jobs" - reviewer. "Lyme disease, caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted by tick bites, was once thought endemic only to the northeastern U.S. but has now been reported in 49 states. The debilitating ailment has proven most elusive of diagnosis, as it presents numerous general signs and symptoms." - Karen Graves "Lyme disease has been called the fastest-growing epidemic of the 20th century, second only to AIDS." - from book synopsis "Lyme disease is called the "Great Imitator" because it can mimic many other diseases, which makes diagnosis difficult. A rash can appear several days after infection, or not at all. It can last a few hours or up to several weeks. The rash can be very small or very large (up to twelve inches across). - from the Lyme Disease Network The books listed below are among the best available for their price, availability, and ease of purchase. They are are a good source of valuable information. Get them now and be prepared.

86. Webmedic4u Infectious Disease Information Center: Home Features news, ticks, treatment, history, drug information, message boards, and links to other sites. http://home.earthlink.net/~webmedic4u/index.htm

Webmedic4u Infectious Disease Information Center: Home Home Infectious disease List Sexually Transmitted Diseases Vectors ... Awards Website, graphics and research by Web medic Est. 8/00 Traduza este Web site Traduisez ce site Web A person does not have to be infected to be affected by a disease. This site began many years ago as a single page. It was an attempt to educate people on how devastating Lyme disease can be. My relationship with others who were cross infected or fell victim to other diseases expanded the scope of this site. Chronically ill from work related exposure, they were discarded by employers. Denial of health insurance and treatment soon followed. Some of these people were fellow health care professionals and Emergency Medical Service personnel. The injustice they suffered daily needed to be made public, and the site grew. Then came September 11. It is estimated that more than three million people are now infected with Lyme disease in the United States. But the CDC tracks cases of Lyme disease by using strict criteria meant for surveillance (not diagnosis). Epidemiologic data suggest that the actual incidence of Lyme disease is many times higher than CDC data shows. Because Lyme patients are continually being mis-diagnosed with such diseases as: Multiple sclerosis, Lupus, mononucleosis, Alzheimer's disease, Arthritis, Lou Gehrig's disease, Chronic fatigue syndrome and a myriad of other illnesses, these unlucky individuals are not included in any census. Without the correct treatment, patients run the risk of "Persistent Lyme Disease Syndrome" (PLDS).

87. Facts About... Lyme Disease The Facts About lyme disease. What is lyme disease? How is lyme disease caught? Borrelia burgdorferi is transmitted by the bite of an infected tick. http://www.amm.co.uk/pubs/fa_lyme.htm

The Facts About... Lyme disease What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is an illness which can affect the skin and in some patients the nervous system, joints or heart. It is caused by a spiral shaped bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. Man and other animals can be infected with the organism but not everyone develops symptoms. Lyme disease was so named because a cluster of cases of arthritis was observed in children in Lyme, Connecticut in the USA in 1975. This was originally thought to be due to rheumatoid arthritis but subsequent investigation showed the condition to be an infectious disease. However, this is not a new disease; it had been known in Europe under a variety of names since the beginning of the 20th century. Lyme disease is common in the United States and Scandinavia. Other countries in Western and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Japan, China, and Australia have all reported cases. It is not a common illness in the UK, with less than 200 cases per year being reported in England and Wales in recent years. There is no evidence that the disease is increasing in the UK but recently it has become more frequently recognised because awareness of it has increased in the general public and the medical profession, and blood tests which can help in diagnosis are now available. How is Lyme disease caught?

88. Lyme Disease A description of lyme disease along with a look at the symptoms, the later stages, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and what to do if a tick is found on the skin. http://familydoctor.org/257.xml

Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home Conditions A to Z Infections ... Common Infections Lyme Disease What is Lyme disease? What are the symptoms of Lyme disease? What about the later stages of Lyme disease? How can my doctor tell if I have Lyme disease? ... What do I do if I find a tick on my skin? Lyme Disease Printer-friendly version Email this article What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is an infection caused by a kind of bacteria (germ) called a spirochete (say: "spy-ro-keet"). The disease is carried by deer ticks and western black-legged ticks (found mostly on the Pacific Coast). These ticks can spread the disease to animals and humans through tick bites. These ticks are about the size of a sesame seed. Lyme disease is most common in rural and suburban areas in the northeastern and midwestern states. Lyme disease is also found in other parts of the United States, as well as in Europe, Asia and Australia. Return to top What are the symptoms of Lyme disease? One sign of Lyme disease is a rash, which may appear 3 to 30 days after a tick bite. This rash, called erythema migrans (say: "ear-a-theem-a my-granz"), usually starts at the site of the tick bite. It may begin as a small red spot and grow larger. The center may fade, creating a "bull's eye" or ring appearance, but this is not always the case. Some people with Lyme disease have many red spots. The rash may burn, hurt or itch, or you may not notice it. Other symptoms of Lyme disease include fever, chills, headaches, stiff neck, fatigue, muscle aches and joint pain. In a few people, early Lyme disease can spread to the heart or the nervous system. If Lyme disease spreads to the heart, the person may feel an irregular or slow heartbeat. Early spread of Lyme disease to the nervous system can cause the face to droop (a condition called Bell's palsy).

89. Welcome To NY State Psychiatric Institute . Recent, current, and Upcoming Research Studies. Brain Imaging and Treatment of Persistent lyme disease Status actively seeking patients http://columbia-lyme.org/

Recent, current, and Upcoming Research Studies Brain Imaging and Treatment of Persistent Lyme Disease Status: actively seeking patients SPECT Imaging of Chronic Lyme Disease vs Other Disorders Status: upcoming, not yet recruiting “Time for Lyme® Fundraiser at the Lymelight” (April 26, 2003) Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons and The Lyme Disease Foundation’s 16th International Scientific Conference on Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Disorders (June 7th and 8th, 2003) Upcoming Lyme Disease Study Screening Clinic in Shrub Oak, NY and Nantucket, MA. (April 12 and 27, 2003) Time for Lyme Cocktail Buffet and Auction, sponsored by the Lyme Disease Association and the Greenwich Lyme Disease Task Force, will be held in Manhattan on October 18, 2002 New, More Flexible Criteria for Lyme Disease Retreatment Study (11/01) Wilton Lyme Disease Task Force supports a Summer Research Fellowship for a medical student to learn about Lyme Disease. (3/01) ... Cognitive Deficits identified in Children with Chronic Lyme Disease.

90. Canine Lyme Disease Canine lyme disease VetCentric.com. Clinical Name lyme disease. Overview. Prevention. There is a vaccine for the prevention of lyme disease. http://www.workingdogs.com/doc0043.htm

Canine Lyme Disease VetCentric.com Clinical Name: Lyme disease Overview Clinical Signs and Symptoms Fever, lymphadenopathy, lameness, anorexia, myocarditis, inflammatory joint disease, glomerulonephritis, and in rare circumstances, neurologic disease. Diagnosis Description Lyme disease can be a multi-systemic illness, with signs that may include fever, swollen lymph nodes, lameness, loss of appetite, heart disease, inflamed joints, and kidney disease. Disorders of the nervous system, while uncommon, may occur as well. A vaccine is available to prevent dogs from developing Lyme disease, although some controversy exists regarding its use. An owner should consult with a veterinarian for vaccine recommendations. Transmission or Cause Treatment Treatment involves the use of an appropriate antibiotic, such as doxycycline, for at least three to four weeks. Prognosis Dogs should begin to show signs of recovery two to three days after beginning treatment. However, the disease may recur within a few weeks or months; in these cases, the dog will need to return to antibiotic therapy for extended periods. Prevention Article republished here with permission from VetCentric.com

91. Advanced Topics In Lyme Disease Diagnostic Hints and Treatment Guidelines for Lyme and Other Tick Borne Illnesses, Joseph J. Burrascano, Jr., M.D., Thirteenth Edition, May, 2000. http://www2.lymenet.org/domino/file.nsf/UID/guidelines

92. AAOS Online Service Fact Sheet Lyme Disease lyme disease. If you walk in wooded or shady grassland areas where deer live, you should take precautions against lyme disease. Tips on preventing lyme disease. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?Thread_ID=163&topcategory=About Or

93. Lyme Disease - Podiatrychannel lyme disease is a progressive, systemic illness that is caused by bacteria (Borrelia burgdorferi) and is usually transmitted by the bite of an infected deer http://www.podiatrychannel.com/lymedisease/

Home Search SiteMap Ask the Dr. ... Medical Store advertisement LYME DISEASE Overview Causes Diagnosis Treatment ... Prevention CONDITIONS Achilles Tendinitis Allergic Contact Dermatitis Ankle Injuries Athlete's Foot Brachymetatarsia Bunions ... Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Claw Toes Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) Corns Diabetes Fibromyalgia Gout ... Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Toe Deformities Xerosis TREATMENT OPTIONS Orthotics RESOURCES Anatomy Clinical Trials Health Quiz Links ... What Is a Podiatrist? Videos ABOUT US Healthcommunities.com Pressroom Testimonials Overview Lyme disease is a progressive, systemic illness that is caused by bacteria ( Borrelia burgdorferi ) and is usually transmitted by the bite of an infected deer tick. Infection may result in flu-like symptoms (e.g., malaise, fever, headache, fatigue, muscle pain) and the characteristic "bull’s eye" rash . As the disease progresses, it may cause arthritis and affect the heart and central nervous system. Lyme disease is treated with antibiotics. Incidence and Prevalence More than 16,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported each year in the United States. It is endemic throughout the wooded coastal regions of the Northeast, the Great Lakes, and the Pacific Northwest. In the Northeast and Great Lakes regions, the disease is more prevalent from May to August. In the Pacific Northwest, it is more prevalent from January to May. Causes and Risk Factors Lyme disease is caused by infection with Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. In the Northeast and North Central United States, the deer tick (

94. Lyme Disease lyme disease. Topics on this page include How do you get lyme disease? How common is lyme disease? What are the symptoms? How is lyme disease treated? http://wellness.ucdavis.edu/safety_info/poison_prevention/poison_book/lyme_disea

Lyme Disease Topics on this page include: How do you get Lyme disease? How common is Lyme disease? What are the symptoms? How is Lyme disease treated? ... If you are bitten How do you get Lyme disease? Lyme disease is caused by the bite of the western blacklegged tick carrying a spirochete called borrelia burgdorferi. The adult female tick is reddish brown with black legs and is about one-eighth inch long. The male tick is slightly smaller and a darker brownish black color. Both male and female ticks are tear-drop shaped. Ticks in their nymph stage cause frequent bites to humans. In the nymph stage, they are only the size of a poppy seed. How common is Lyme disease? The western blacklegged tick has been reported in 50 of California's 58 counties. It is most commonly found in the humid coastal areas and on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. However, the number of ticks infected with the organism is very low in California. In Connecticut, 30% to 60% of the ticks carry Lyme Disease. (In fact, the disease is named after Lyme, Connecticut.) In contrast, the percentage in California is only 1% to 2%. Humboldt, Sonoma and Mendocino counties traditionally have the highest number of Lyme Disease cases. But even in those counties, only 6% of the ticks are carriers of Lyme Disease. The damp, mild climate and shaded brush-filled fields of these counties provide an excellent home for the ticks carrying Lyme disease. Connecticut leads the nation in numbers of people infected with Lyme Disease at 95 cases per 100,000 people. The national average is 6.58 cases per 100,000 people. In comparison, there are only 0.2 cases per 100,000 people in California. Each year, fewer than 100 Californians are infected with Lyme Disease.

95. Lyme Disease: Questionable Diagnosis And Treatment lyme disease Questionable Diagnosis and Treatment. Edward McSweegan, Ph.D. lyme disease is the most common ticktransmitted disease in the United States. http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/lyme.html

Quackwatch Home Page Index to Fad Diagnoses Lyme Disease: Questionable Diagnosis and Treatment Edward McSweegan, Ph.D. Lyme disease is the most common tick-transmitted disease in the United States. It is most often contracted during warm-weather months. In 1999, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recorded 16,273 cases [1]. The infection is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a spiral-shaped bacterium (spirochete) named after Willy Burgdorfer, Ph.D., a public health researcher who identified it in 1982. The spirochete enters the skin at the site of a tick bite. After incubating for anywhere from a few days up to a month, it migrates through the skin and can spread to lymph nodes or disseminate through the bloodstream to organs or distant skin sites. Ixodes scapularis is the most common tick vector in the northeastern and miswestern U.S. The picture shows (from left to right) the nymph, adult male, and adult female. The spot on the thumb shows the relative size of the nymph. Lyme spirochetes Borrelia burgdorphi Lyme disease typically begins with a skin rash called erythema migrans (EM), often accompanied by flu-like symptoms of fever, malaise, fatigue, and muscle and joint pains. The characteristic skin lesion where the bite occurs is a flat or raised red area that expands, often with clearing at the center, to a diameter of up to 20 inches. However, it does not always occur, which can make the diagnosis more difficult, especially when the patient is not aware of having been bitten by a tick. Other early signs can include small skin lesions, facial nerve paralysis, lymphocytic meningitis, and heart-rhythm disturbances. Early cases are usually cured by three weeks of orally administered treatment with a common antibiotic (amoxicillin or doxycycline). However, if untreated or inadequately treated, neurologic, cardiac, or joint abnormalities may follow. Worldwide, Lyme disease has probably been directly responsible for fewer than two dozen deaths [2].

96. Untitled News and information about lyme disease and ticks in the southeastern United States. http://southernlyme.healingwell.com/

Free Web space and hosting - healingwell.com Choose an ISP NetZero High Speed Internet Dial up $14.95 or NetZero Internet Service $9.95 SOUTHERN LYME Welcome Lyme in the South New Articles Southern Abstracts ... Positive Attitude Map depicting the range of the Black Legged Tick There are three main focal points in the eastern half of the country. The Northeast, the traditional place when you think of Lyme. The Upper Midwest, an emerging hotbed of Lyme activity. The South; from Texas to Florida, and from Georgia to Virginia, where knowledge of the disease is still very limited, tick populations are large, and vector-borne disease cycles are still poorly understood. Lyme Disease is a serious multi-system inflamatory disease that is transmitted by the bite of an infected tick. It affects every major organ system in the body, and can be passed from mother to unborn child. Lyme Disease can become a chronic central nervous sytem infection, and can also be fatal in long-term untreated cases. Lyme has routinely been misdiagnosed as all of the following: Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Motor Neuron Disease (ALS -Lou Gherig's disease). In Memory of Sonny Driver, Alabama

97. Dermatlas: Online Dermatology Image Library Dermatology Image,erythema Chronicum Dermatlas Dermatology Images tick,palsy,erythema chronicum migrans,dermatology image,lyme disease,Borrelia burgdorferi infection, facial, deer (Ixodes dammani http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/result.cfm?Diagnosis=209

98. HealingWell.com Message boards and chat, newsletter, disease information, patient experiences and stories, directory of related sites, books, email and other resources for patients with lyme disease. http://www.healingwell.com/lymedisease/

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99. Lyme Disease Information Center- Lyme Disease-Related Web Sites The lyme disease Information Center offers free information about lyme disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, organizations and support. http://www.findinfo.com/lyme.htm

Lyme Disease Information Center Our Sponsor: This page was last updated on June 3rd, 2003. Personal Stories A Long, Strange Trip: One Woman's Journey Through The Land Of Lyme Disease Chronic Lyme Disease~~Our Daughter's Pain This is the story of 27 year old Lori, written by her parents. It chronicles her history of misdiagnosis over many years.. Jean's Lyme Page 13 different stories. Eight Personal Stories James Martin's Lyme Disease Horror Story Life with a Twist of Lyme A personal story Discussion Groups, Bulletin Boards LymeNet Flash Bulletin Board Read and Post Messages at this site. Newsgroups, Message Boards, Chat Rooms, Discussion Groups, Mailing Lists, and Other Forums for Lyme Disease General Books About Lyme Disease Save up to 40% on books related to Lyme Disease, at Barnes and Noble Online. Lyme Disease Audio Network At this site you can listen to stories about Lyme Disease. Lyme Truth Site Douglas Dodge dedicates this site to "staunching the flow of misinformation about Lyme Disease." Includes monthly information updates. Lyme Disease: A patient's guide Lyme Disease An informative site from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

100. Lyme Disease - Suite101.com Issues relating to the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of lyme disease. Information on daily exercise, diet and meditation to help restore wellness. http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/lyme_disease

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