Important Facts To Keep In Mind About Lyme Disease

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Important Facts To Keep In Mind About Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is caused because of tick bites. However, not all ticks can cause Lyme disease in humans. Usually, the bacteria in the ticks is transmitted to the body with bites which lead to an infection in the human body. In order to go for the treatment of this disease, it is necessary to first analyse the symptoms correctly. Lyme disease has stages which consist of a different set of signs and symptoms. This disease is treated with the help of antibiotics. There are many ways to protect oneself from this disease. One can opt for preventive measures like wearing proper clothes when coming in contact with a tick area, using insect repellents, taking extra care of pets and children, trimming the shrubs in the garden area to prevent the ticks from entering the house, etc. You can also opt for a lyme disease treatment in San Diego. Here are some important facts related to Lyme disease which you must know. 

Not everyone experiences immediate and same symptoms of Lyme disease. The symptoms and signs of the disease may also go unsuspected in some cases. The common signs of onset of this disease are fatigue, muscle pain, rashes, fever, chills, etc. Lyme disease occurs in three stages namely, early localized Lyme disease, early disseminated Lyme disease and Late disseminated Lyme disease. These stages differ in terms of symptoms and time-frame. Many people who notice a tick make the mistake of removing it by their bare hands. It is recommended that once you notice the tick you first calm yourself down and search for a pair of tweezers. Pull out the tick with a pair of tweezers by grasping it tightly. The risk of getting affected by Lyme disease is highest in summers but that does not mean ticks will only infect you in the stated season. Deer tick is also active in low temperatures and can infect a human in winters too. It is possible that you might not even notice a tick bite until the symptoms start to show on your body. However, it is best to check for rashes and signs if you have just returned from a tick area or a hike! Well, some rashes also appear two to three hours after the bite so it is best to keep a check on your skin regularly.


Lyme disease treatment in San Diego is reliable and effective.


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