Year: 2008
Type: other
Abstract: : Patients in Minnesota are often bitten by ticks, and may be worried about their risk of Lyme disease. This brochure provides information on how to avoid tick bites, how to recognize Lyme disease, and when antibiotics are needed. This document was created by a medical student enrolled in the Primary Care Clerkship at the University of Minnesota Medical School as part of the course project. The aim of the project is to present information on a medical topic in the format of a patient education handout. It does not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Minnesota Medical School physicians and faculty. These materials are provided for informational purposes only and are in no way intended to take the place of the advice and recommendations of your personal health care provider. The information provided may no longer be up to date since it has not been reviewed since the date of creation. The information provided should not be used to diagnose a health problem or disease, or as a means of determining treatment. In the event of a medical emergency, immediately contact a doctor or call 911. Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, which is carried by deer ticks. Symptoms of Lyme disease include joint and muscle aches, fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic bulls-eye rash, called erythema migrans. If untreated the disease may cause neurologic symptoms such as facial paralysis, changes in heartbeat and palpitations, and arthritis. Lyme disease can be treated with antibiotics. Erythema migrans, the bulls-eye rash of early Lyme disease. CDC/James Gathany, from
Author: Anne Bantle
Language: English
Subfield: Parasitology
Field: Immunology and Microbiology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1487177908