121. Notifiable Diseases/Deaths In Selected Cities Weekly Information Notifiable diseases/deaths in selected cities weekly information for week ending December 30, 2000. http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm4952md.htm

Notifiable Diseases/Deaths in Selected Cities Weekly Information Figure I Selected notifiable disease reports, United States, comparison of provisional 4-week totals ending December 30, 2000, with historical data Table I Summary provisional cases of selected notifiable diseases, United States, cumulative, week ending December 30, 2000 (52nd Week) Table II Provisional cases of selected notifiable diseases, United States, weeks ending December 30, 2000 and January 1, 2000 (52nd Week) Table III Provisional cases of selected notifiable diseases preventable by vaccination, United States, weeks ending December 30, 2000 and January 1, 2000 (52nd Week) Table IV Deaths in 122 U.S. cities, week ending December 30, 2000 (52nd Week) Figure I Return to top. Table I Return to top. Table II Return to top. Table III Return to top. Table IV Return to top. All MMWR HTML versions of articles are electronic conversions from ASCII text into HTML. This conversion may have resulted in character translation or format errors in the HTML version. Users should not rely on this HTML document, but are referred to the electronic PDF version and/or the original MMWR paper copy for the official text, figures, and tables. An original paper copy of this issue can be obtained from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), Washington, DC 20402-9371; telephone: (202) 512-1800. Contact GPO for current prices.

122. Lyme Conspiracy After you read this, please visit the lyme disease Audio Network. The lyme disease Conspiracy. Reprinted from Senate Committee Hearing on lyme disease. http://www.jersey.net/~joebur/conspire.htm

After you read this, please visit the Lyme Disease Audio Network The Lyme Disease Conspiracy by Joseph J. Burrascano, Jr., M.D. Reprinted from Senate Committee Hearing on Lyme Disease August 5, 1993 There is a core group of university-based Lyme disease researchers and physicians whose opinions carry a great deal of weight. Unfortunately many of them act unscientifically and unethically. They adhere to outdated, self-serving views and attempt to personally discredit those whose opinions differ from their own. They exert strong ethically questionable influence on medical journals, which enables them to publish and promote articles that are badly flawed. They work with government agencies to bias the agenda of consensus meetings, and have worked to exclude from these meetings and scientific seminars those with alternate opinions. They behave this way for reasons of personal or professional gain, and are involved in obvious conflicts of interest. This group promotes the idea that Lyme is a simple, rare illness that is easy to avoid, difficult to acquire, simple to diagnose, and easily treated and cured with 30 days or less of antibiotics. The truth is that Lyme is the fastest growing infectious illness in this country after AIDS, with a cost to society measured in the billions of dollars. It can be acquired by anyone who goes outdoors, very often goes undiagnosed for months, years, or forever in some patients, and can render a patient chronically ill and even totally disabled despite what this core group refers to as "adequate" therapy. There have been deaths from Lyme disease.

123. MSNBC - Lyme Disease Cases Climb To Record Levels Infectious Diseases. lyme disease cases climb to record levels. More homes in wooded areas may be cause, report says. The Associated http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4917350/

MSN Home My MSN Hotmail Shopping ... Money document.write('') Web Search: document.write(' logoImg("http://sc.msn.com"); MSNBC News Alerts Newsletters Help ... MSNBC Shopping Search MSNBC: Advanced Search   RESOURCE GUIDE Buy Life Insurance Yellow pages expedia.com Shopping ... Small Business Tips Infectious Diseases Lyme disease cases climb to record levels More homes in wooded areas may be cause, report says The Associated Press Updated: 3:33 p.m. ET May 06, 2004 ATLANTA - Lyme disease has climbed to its highest level on record in the United States, in part because of the building of more and more homes in the woods, the government reported Thursday. advertisement document.write(' During 2002, a total of 23,763 cases were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — up 40 percent from the previous year. “It is alarming to us,” said Dr. Erin Staples, a CDC researcher. “People really have to know they can reduce their risk of Lyme disease.” Insect repellent lowers risk Lyme disease bacteria are transmitted to humans by ticks that are carried by deer. The CDC attributed the rise in cases to growing populations of deer that support deer ticks, more homes being built in wooded areas and better recognition and reporting of the disease. Lyme disease was named in 1977 when a cluster was identified in Lyme, Conn. The 2002 cases were mainly in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic and north-central states. Only Hawaii, Montana and Oklahoma reported no cases in 2002.

124. Lyme Disease News The New York lyme disease Controversy. The Issue. NYS Lyme Resolution Legislative Albany Times Union lyme disease Dilemna 8/10/2003. http://www.faim.org/lymenews.htm

All Rights Reserved The New York Lyme Disease Controversy The Issue NYS Lyme Resolution Legislative Resolution that OPMC cease and desist! The Campaign Lyme in the News NY Newsday, Washington Post Writer Amy Tan’s frustrating struggle with Lyme disease highlights the controversy on diagnosis and treatment Albany Times Union: Lyme Disease Dilemna ... Lyme Disease Sufferers Protest ABC News: Nightline Second Opinions: Who Decides What's Right for the Patient; Patients and medical community clash over unproven treatments Dateline, NBC Today January 27, 2001 View 6 minute video by mpeg or quicktime The New York Times : Lyme Doctors Rally Behind A Colleague Under Inquiry Albany Times Union: Patients Defend Doctor's Lyme Disease Treatment] Newsweek: A War Over Lyme Disease New York Times Long Island: Fighting Lyme Disease ... Lyme treatments work NY Newsday, Washington Post

125. Department Of Health - Ticks Image. lyme disease and Other Tick Related Illnesses. Adult Female Deer Tick, Adult Female Dog tick Enlarged Several Times After A Blood Meal. lyme disease. http://www.liglobal.com/c_g/nassau/ticks/ticks.html

Lyme Disease and Other Tick Related Illnesses The Nassau County Department of Health would like to inform you about the dangers of, and how to respond to, Lyme Disease and Other Tick Related Illnesses . You can read each all the way throught, or jump to an individual section by clicking below: Tick Distribution Tick Identification Lyme Disease Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever ... Information and Assistance Tick Distribution In recent years there has been an increase in awareness and concern about tick-borne disease. Lyme disease is now the most prevalent illness in our area carried by ticks. Although Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever had been a concern for several years it now appears to be localized elsewhere. Since first documented in 1975 in Lyme, Connecticut, Lyme disease has spread from eastern Suffolk into Nassau, parts of New York City and along the Hudson River Valley. Like all epidemics, the disease will continue to appear in more locations and is now reported throughout the United States. Experts attribute the current spread of Lyme disease to the expanding habitats of the tick that carries it. No one knows exactly why the spread has occurred, but two possible theories are migratory birds and the increasing deer population. Individuals living in or visiting affected areas, including Nassau County, should be aware of the dangers of Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever in particular, and ticks in general. The following information will help you Detect their presence Recognize disease symptoms

126. Lyme Disease lyme disease Menu. This is a webforum to discuss and comment on lyme disease. Symptoms of lyme disease (10/29/99) 1257 PM; The Doctors Don t Know!!! http://neuro-www.mgh.harvard.edu/forum/LymeDiseaseMenu.html

Lyme Disease Menu This is a webforum to discuss and comment on Lyme Disease. Click here to Enter a new Neurology WebForum article... This Web Forum is not moderated in any sense. Anyone on the Internet can post articles or reply to previously posted articles, and they may do so anonymously. Therefore, the opinions and statements made in all articles and replies do not represent the official opinions of MGH and MGH Neurology. Neither is MGH or MGH Neurology responsible for the content of any articles or replies. No messages are screened for content. Archives: - Very Important Message! - Please Click Here to Read Current Posts: 4/27/99 to Present Useful Websites can be found and posted here! To Becky (1/14/00) 11:21 PM LYME DISEASE IMMUNIZATION (1/14/00) 11:59 AM (1/13/00) 8:28 PM ... test post (4/27/99) 1:03 PM IMPORTANT: If this page seems to be missing recently added documents, click the "Reload Page" button on your Web Browser to update the menu. Return to the main Neurology WebForum Page. These forums are maintained by the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital John Lester - Webspinner

127. OSH Answers: Lyme Disease What is the source of lyme disease? What are the signs and symptoms of lyme disease? How can lyme disease be prevented? lyme disease. What is lyme disease? http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/diseases/lyme.html

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Contact Us Help Canada Site Web Info Service ... Shop@CCOHS Lyme Disease What is Lyme disease? What is the source of Lyme disease? How common is Lyme disease in Canada? How is Lyme disease transmitted? ... How can Lyme disease be prevented? OSH Answers Feedback Printer Friendly Layout Inquiries Service The Inquiries Service at CCOHS answers questions on the health or safety concerns people have about the work they do. More on Inquiries Service Printer Friendly Layout Biological Hazards Lyme Disease What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease was first recognized in North America in 1975 when doctors discovered an unusual number of people with arthritis in the town of Lyme, Connecticut, U.S.A. The disease is caused by bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi . Most often these bacteria cause a mild illness that is sometimes accompanied by a peculiar skin rash. In some cases, however, the bacteria can spread to the joints, heart, and brain and cause serious problems. It can also cross from mother to an unborn child and, in rare cases, cause birth defects. Lyme disease is an occupational concern for people who work outdoors in certain areas infested with ticks. It affects people differently most often going unnoticed but sometimes it causes serious problems. If left untreated, it can cause disability.

128. Lyme Disease - DrGreene.com - Caring For The Next Generation Pediatric expert Dr. Alan Greene talks about lyme disease including it s causes, symptoms and treatment. lyme disease 101. Our son http://www.drgreene.com/21_802.html

QUICK SEARCH A - Z Guide Allergies Allergy Care Guide Asthma Care Guide Bedwetting Breastfeeding Childhood Obesity Diabetes Care Guide Ear Infections Genetics Immunizations Infectious Diseases Parenting Potty Training Rashes Safety Sleep About DrGreene.com Archives About Us Context Reviews Awards Readers Comments Press Room Partners and Supporters Topic Centers Contact Us Pediatric Information A-Z Guide Allergy Care Guide Asthma Care Guide Diabetes Care Guide Discussion Boards DrGreene´s Chats DrGreene´s Event Schedule FAQ Fast Facts Feature Articles Guidelines Pediatric Updates Special Feature Top Tips Community Activty Guide Advanced Search Community Central Chat Chat Schedule Cute Faces Discussion Boards Family Friendly Recipes Parent-to-Parent Resources The DrGreene Team Newsletter Prenatal Newborn Infants Toddlers Pre-Schoolers School Age Teens / Adolescents Multimedia Library Fertility Children's Health Lyme Disease 101 Our son was recently bit by a tick while on a day hike through tall grass. We found it on him while showering that evening. He has no symptoms. We are worried about Lyme disease. Can you tell us what we need to know? Peter Iovan San Mateo, California

129. Lyme Disease - Quick Facts About lyme disease. What is lyme disease? lyme disease is a bacterial What are the symptoms of lyme disease? About 80% of the people http://www.in.gov/isdh/healthinfo/lyme.htm

@import url(/ender/ender.css); Skip Ender Navigation accessIndiana Agency Listing Policies var dir = location.href.substring(0,location.href.lastIndexOf('www.in.gov/')); var url = location.href.substring(dir.length,location.href.length+1); document.write("Text Only") Contact Webmaster Help document.write(ender); About the Agency Bioterrorism Health Professionals Regulatory Services ... Contact Us About ... Lyme Disease What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the bite of a deer tick ( Ixodes scapularis) or a western black legged tick (Ixodes pacificus) that is infected with Lyme disease. Young ticks can be as small as a pinhead and the adult ticks are only slightly larger. What are the symptoms of Lyme disease? About 80% of the people treated for Lyme disease have a skin rash that appears within 3-32 days after the tick bite. The rash begins as a small red area at the site of the bite that gradually enlarges; leaving a clear center with an outer ring that is inflamed (swollen). Flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, headache, fatigue (drowsiness), muscle and joint pain, swollen lymph nodes and stiff neck may accompany the rash. If left untreated, Lyme disease may lead to joint, heart and nervous system problems. What is the treatment of Lyme disease?

130. Lyme Disease -The Facts, The Challenge KS Logo, lyme disease The Facts, The Challenge. advertisement. Credits Source. Back to the Table of Contents How lyme disease Became Known. http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content/lymedis.html

Lyme Disease -The Facts, The Challenge advertisement Credits Source U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Contents Introduction How Lyme Disease Became Known Symptoms of Lyme Disease How Lyme Disease Is Diagnosed ... Research-The Key to Progress Forums Health, Safety, Nutrition and Kids Related Articles The Buzz On Precautions Against Summer's Insects and Poisonous Plants Introduction In the early 1970s, a mysterious clustering of arthritis occurred among children in Lyme, Connecticut, and surrounding towns. Medical researchers soon recognized the illness as a distinct disease, which they called Lyme disease. They subsequently described the clinical features of Lyme disease, established the usefulness of antibiotic therapy in its treatment, identified the deer tick as the key to its spread, and isolated the bacterium that caused it. Lyme disease is still mistaken for other ailments, and it continues to pose many other challenges: it can be difficult to diagnose because of the inadequacies of today's laboratory tests; it can be troublesome to treat in its later phases; and its prevention through the development of an effective vaccine is hampered by the elusive nature of the bacterium. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Public Health Service, conducts and supports biomedical research aimed at meeting the challenges of Lyme disease. This brochure presents the most recently available information on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Lyme disease.

131. Minnesota Dept. Of Health The State of Minnesota presents general information, information for health care providers, photos, and links to other resources on lyme disease. http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/dpc/adps/lyme/lyme.htm

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132. Lyme Disease - Minnesota Dept. Of Health lyme disease (Borrelia burgdorferi). lyme disease Basics. lyme disease information. Including transmission information. lyme disease Materials. Slide http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/lyme/

dqmcodebase = "http://www.health.state.mn.us/script/" Lyme Disease Lyme Disease Home Lyme Disease Basics Lyme Disease Statistics and Maps Information for Health Professionals ... Lyme Disease Materials Tick-Transmitted Diseases Tick-Transmitted Diseases Home Diseases that can be Transmitted by Ticks Lyme Disease Human Anaplasmosis ... Tick-Transmitted Disease Information for Health Professionals More From MDH Infectious Diseases A-Z Infectious Diseases by Category External Links Southern Tick-Associated Rash Illness (STARI) OSHA: Tick-Borne Disease Lyme Disease ( Borrelia burgdorferi Lyme Disease Basics Lyme Disease information. Including transmission, prevention, common signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and answers to frequently asked questions. Lyme Disease Statistics and Maps Statistics and maps for Lyme Disease in Minnesota and the United States. Lyme Disease Information for Health Professionals Guidelines, resources, and other clinical information; and required reporting information.

133. Columbia Animal Hospital Columbia Animal Hospital s. lyme disease. lyme disease is with the spray. Keys to preventing lyme disease from striking your pet http://www.cah.com/library/lyme.html

Columbia Animal Hospital's Lyme Disease Lyme Disease is spread to house pets, dogs, cats, and humans by a tiny tick called the "deer tick." The disease is spreading at a rapid rate throughout the U.S.. Cases of the disease in humans have tripled in the past five years and its incidence in dogs may be up to ten times that of humans. There is no vaccine approved to prevent the disease in humans. Lyme Disease is difficult to diagnose in animals, but there is a blood test that generally can detect the presence of the disease. Established antibiotics, such as the tetracyclines and penicillins, are often effective in treating the disease at an early stage. There is an approved vaccine for dogs. It is given in two doses at a two to three week interval and then yearly as a booster. In Maryland, because the concentration of the tick that carries the disease is so high, it is recommended that all dogs be vaccinated against the disease. Preventing tick infestation of your pet is also very important. DO NOT USE any human insect repellents on your pet. These are lethal to pets and cause convulsions and death. We recommend the use of the following. For Dogs For dogs, use the PREVENTIC COLLAR (amitraz) in combination with Frontline (fipronil) Spray. The initial dose of Frontline for tick prevention is two sprays per pound of body weight. According to the manufacturer, once the spray has been applied, it may be possible to follow up with Frontline Top Spot, a topical product applied monthly and placed between the animal's shoulders, or, you may continue to use the spray.

134. WellnessBooks.com - Migraine - Headache Bookstore - Lyme Disease Migraine Headache Bookstore. lyme disease. Bestselling. to change. 3. Books Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, and lyme disease, http://www.wellnessbooks.com/lymedisease/

Search: Baby Books Classical Music Computers DVD Electronics Magazines Outdoor Living Popular Music Software Video Quick Jump: Select a Bookstore WellnessBooks.com AIDS/HIV Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Anxiety Arthritis Breast Cancer Chronic Fatigue Synd. Cystic Fibrosis Crohn's Disease Depression Diabetes Epilepsy Fibromyalgia GERD (Acid Reflux) Headaches Heartburn Hepatitis Inflam. Bowel Disease Irritable Bowel Synd. Lupus Lyme Disease Migraines Multiple Sclerosis Prostate Cancer Panic Disorder Parkinson's Disease Ulcerative Colitis More Health Conditions HealingWell Bookstore Migraine - Headache Bookstore Lyme Disease Migraine - Headache Bookstore Lyme Disease Bestselling Featured Items Alphabetical (A-Z) Publication Date Price (Low to High) Price (High to Low) Alphabetical (Z-A) Average Customer Review Coping with Lyme Disease, Third Edition : A Practical Guide to Dealing with Diagnosis and Treatment by: Denise Lang Kenneth Liegner 01 June, 2004 View details on WellnessBooks.com List Price: Amazon.com's Price: You Save: Prices subject to change. Everything You Need to Know About Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Disorders, 2nd Edition by: Karen Vanderhoof-Forschner 14 March, 2003

135. Faculty.vassar.edu/~dos/Selected_Lyme_Sites.html lyme disease Fact from Fiction lyme disease Fact from Fiction. Allen M. Schoen, DVM, MS. lyme disease is one of the most common ticktransmitted diseases in the world. http://faculty.vassar.edu/~dos/Selected_Lyme_Sites.html

Selected Lyme Disease Sites on the Internet Tick-Borne Diseases Lymenet- Newsletters Information on Lymes Disease. American Lyme Disease Foundation ... Return to main Dean of the College page

136. Lyme Disease, Division Of Microbiology And Infectious Diseases The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (DMID) presents information on lyme disease in the following categories Introduction, Extramural Research Projects and Clinical Studies, Conference Proceedings, Brochures, News Releases, Fact Sheets, Research Plans and Priorities, Opportunities and Resources, Intramural Research Projects, Meetings. http://www.niaid.nih.gov/dmid/lyme/

Lyme Disease NIAID Research on Lyme Disease Introduction General Information Extramural Research Projects and Clinical Studies ... Related Links 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. Top of Page General Information Extramural Research Projects and Clinical Studies NIH Chronic Lyme Disease Treatment Study Protocol , (Phase III Clinical Study) Seronegative Chronic Lyme Disease , (Phase III Clinical Study) Seropositive Chronic Lyme Disease , (Phase III Clinical Study) NIAID's Chronic Lyme Disease Study: Questions and Answers Reliability of Blood and Urine Tests for Lyme Disease Lyme Disease Advisory Panel Summary Report (Sept. 4, 1996)

137. NINDS Neurological Complications Of Lyme Disease Information Page Information page compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Includes treatment, diagnosis and prognosis. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/lyme_doc.htm

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Accessible version Science for the Brain The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system Browse all disorders Browse all health organizations More about Neurological Complications Of Lyme Disease Studies with patients Research literature Press releases Search NINDS... (help) Contact us My privacy NINDS is part of the National Institutes of Health NINDS Neurological Complications Of Lyme Disease Information Page Synonym(s): Lyme Disease - Neurological Complications Reviewed 10-06-2003 Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Neurological Complications Of Lyme Disease? Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? ... Additional resources from MEDLINEplus What is Neurological Complications Of Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is caused by a bacterial organism that is transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected tick. Most people bitten by an infected tick develop a characteristic skin rash around the area of the bite. The rash may feel hot to the touch, and vary in size, shape, and color, but it will often have a “bull’s eye” appearance (a red ring with a clear center). However, there are those who will not develop the rash, which makes Lyme disease hard to diagnose because its symptoms and signs mimic those of many other diseases. Seven to 10 days following an infected tick’s bite, the first stage of Lyme disease begins with flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes, headaches, fatigue, muscle aches, and joint pain.

138. The Neuropsychiatric Assessment Of Lyme Disease The Neuropsychiatric Assessment of lyme disease Robert Bransfield, MD. Objective. There are many unanswered questions regarding chronic lyme disease. http://www.mentalhealthandillness.com/tnaold.html

The Neuropsychiatric Assessment of Lyme Disease Robert Bransfield, M.D. Objective: A structured clinical interview is proposed to assist in the overall clinical assessment when late state Lyme disease is suspected. Method: Results: An analysis of symptoms acquired from a thorough history and mental status exam can be quite helpful towards the total clinical assessment when suspecting late stage Lyme disease. Details are provided in the text of this article. Conclusion: When NPLD is a diagnostic possibility, a detailed, well-focused interview and mental status exam is proposed, and a database of symptoms seen in NPLD is established. It is recommended to continue perfecting the assessment as well as expanding the database. If diagnostic accuracy is improved, there would be better consensus regarding treatment strategies. Objective There are many unanswered questions regarding chronic Lyme disease. They remain unanswered as a result of our inability to accurately diagnose the presence or absence of the causative agent B. burgdorferi. The usual laboratory tests alone are not totally reliable to confirm or refute the diagnosis of Lyme disease (1). When we combine the current laboratory tests with a very thorough history, physical, and mental status exam, the accuracy of diagnosis is greatly increased. If we can improve the accuracy of diagnosing the presence of Lyme disease, there would then be more agreement regarding treatment guidelines. In an effort to improve diagnostic accuracy, I have developed a psychiatric diagnostic and tracking system.

139. Untangling The Structure Of Lyme Disease - 06-01 Untangling the Structure of lyme disease. by Michaela Mann. He s talking about Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium that causes lyme disease. http://www.pnl.gov/energyscience/06-01/art1.htm

This issue... News in Brief View from the Inside Lyme Disease A Lucky Catch ... Subscribe Free This issue... News in Brief View from the Inside Lyme Disease A Lucky Catch ... Subscribe Free This issue... News in Brief View from the Inside Lyme Disease A Lucky Catch ... Subscribe Free This issue... News in Brief View from the Inside Lyme Disease A Lucky Catch ... Subscribe Free Untangling the Structure of Lyme Disease by Michaela Mann The Department of Energy's National Synchrotron Light Source at Brookhaven National Laboratory helped researchers discover new information about the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. Their work may lead to an effective vaccine and new treatment protocols. Ixodes scapularis (deer ticks) are the most common vector for Lyme disease. Larval and nymphal ticks are no bigger than the eye of a common sewing needle. Adult ticks are about the size of a small apple seed. "It's the perfect stealth bacteria," says one frustrated physician. He's talking about Borrelia burgdorferi , the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. This illness, which is often mistaken for diseases ranging from multiple sclerosis to Lupus, can inflict excruciating headaches and muscle pain, affect the brain and nervous system, attack major organs, and inflame joints. Although there have been more than 100,000 reports of the tick-borne Lyme disease in the U.S. since 1982, researchers are still struggling to create vaccines and treatments that are effective against B. burgdorferi

140. MayoClinic.com - Lyme Disease lyme disease By Mayo Clinic staff Overview lyme disease is an infectious illness caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. It s http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00116&

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