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Lyme disease was discovered in the 1970’s, as any other disease was, by a large number of cases, with patients having the same symptoms. In Lyme, Connecticut, a doctor was having patients who were all suffering from the same symptoms that made patients become debilitated. There were so many cases that the doctor marked it as an unknown disease. It wasn’t until later in the 1980’s that there were more widespread cases throughout the north-east. Lyme disease is becoming a serious problem in the north-east

For Lyme disease to be successfully transmitted the tick must be attached for 36 to 48 hours. Because the tick must be attached for 36 to 48 hours, typically the disease is spread through immature ticks called nymphs. Nymphs are less that 2 mm and no larger than a pinhead. These ticks are often found in discreet areas of the body such as the scalp, armpits, and groin. As the infection spreads and develops throughout the body. Large joints, such as the knees, begin to swell and experience spells of

burgdorferi. This species has now been divided into multiple species, three of which cause human infection. Agents belonging to the eubacterial phylum of spirochetes, which are bacteria shaped like corkscrews and are actively motile, cause Lyme borrelioses, also called Lyme disease. As discovered from its sequenced genome, B. burgdorferi depends entirely on its host for nutrients. Another unique characteristic of these bacteria is that it does not require iron for growth in vitro, which helps the parasite

When I was about eleven years old my mother was diagnosed with Lyme disease. This is a bacterial infection that is very misdiagnosed. When not caught immediately it becomes a chronic illness with many symptoms and co-infections that can be debilitating. At this time I was being homeschooled by my mother and she was put on bed rest. It got so bad that at this time that when she would get out of bed and walk down stairs to check on me she would sit down and fall asleep right away. This lasted for a

The most widely recognized vector-borne sickness in the United States is Lyme disease. Lyme disease is a multisystem disease brought on by contamination with the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi and the body's immune reaction to the infection. The disease is transmitted to people by means of tick bites, from infected ticks of the family Ixodes. Lyme disease is common in North America, Europe, and Asia, and the spreading of the vectors influences the occurrence of the disease. Ixodes scapularis is

The overall objective of this research was to investigate the role of feral swine in tick-borne pathogens transmission in Texas. This discussion is a review of research over the ecology of the Plague bacteria (Yersinia pestis) and the lack of research or information. Y. pestis potential has to infect feral and domestic mammals. Currently out of 1415 known human pathogens, 38% are bacteria. Y. pestis is spread by fleas that feed on small mammals. The flea larvae live in soils, then the adult form

Lyme Disease Lyme disease is an infection that affects many parts of the body, including the skin, joints, and nervous system. It is a bacterial infection that starts from the bite of an infected tick. The infection can spread, and some of the symptoms are similar to the flu. If Lyme disease is not treated, it may then cause joint pain, swelling, numbness, problems thinking, fatigue, muscle weakness, and other problems. CAUSES This condition is caused by bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi.

information table - ASHLEY THAPA Name of infectious disease Lyme disease First discovered or described (name of person and date) First discovered or described (name of person and date) Lyme disease is an infection caused by a bacteria known as Borrelia. In the early 1970s, a group of children and adults were suffering from some puzzling health issues. Though they were unsure of the cause. Finally, in mid-1970, researchers found out it was the Lyme disease but still was unsure of what caused it. In

“Lyme disease is caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected blacklegged ticks (Ixodes spp.). Early manifestations of infection include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. Left untreated, late manifestations involving the joints, heart, and nervous system can occur. A Healthy People 2010 objective (14-8) is to reduce the annual incidence of Lyme disease to 9.7 new cases per 100,000 population in 10

thing you think of when you hear Lyme disease? I asked my brother, just for fun, to see what his response would be, and his response was too good not to share. He said “Yeah, Lyme disease is when limes turn gross.” I can’t make this up! Sorry, Landon, not quite. Lyme disease is a rather increasing epidemic, not only in Iowa but also in great numbers on the east coast states. Throughout this paper, I will be discussing what Lyme disease is, the microbiology of Lyme disease, how one can get it, the