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Lyme Disease : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Borrelia burgdorferi

Causes Overview Articles

Lyme disease
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi (B. burgdorferi. Certain ticks carry these bacteria. The ticks pick up the bacteria when they bite mice or deer that are infected with Lyme disease. You can get the disease if you are bi...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 17, 2009
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium. Once Borrelia burgdorferi gains entry to the body through a tick bite, it can move through the bloodstream quickly. Only 12 hours after entering the bloodstream, Borrelia burgdorferi ca...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Lyme Disease
Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are critical to preventing the neurologic complications of Lyme disease.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi . Once Borrelia burgdorferi gains entry to the body through a tick bite, it can move through the bloodstream quickly. Only 12 hours after entering the bloodstream, Borrelia burgdorferi can be found in...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Lyme Disease
A clear diagnosis of Lyme disease can be difficult, and relies on information the patient provides and the doctor's clinical judgment, particularly through elimination of other possible causes of the symptoms. Lyme disease may mimic other conditio...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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