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Prevention List

Prevention could include:
  • Check Yourself Frequently for Ticks
  • Protective Clothing
  • Tuck Long Pants Into Socks

Prevention Overview Articles

Lyme disease
When walking or hiking in wooded or grassy areas: Spray all exposed skin and your clothing with insect repellant (spray outdoors only, do not use on face, use just enough to cover all other exposed skin, don't spray under clothing, don't apply ove...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 19, 2008
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is an inflammatory disease transmitted through the bite of a deer tick carrying the spiral-shaped bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi . Symptoms can include skin rash, joint inflammation, fever , headache , fatigue, and muscle pain . Lyme ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease, which is also known as Lyme borreliosis, is an infection transmitted by the bite of ticks carrying the spiral-shaped bacterium (spirochete) Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb). The disease was named for Old Lyme, Connecticut, the town where it...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

Specific Prevention Articles

Lyme disease
Lyme disease is an inflammatory disease spread through a tick bite. This article offers a general overview on Lyme disease. For specific information see: Stage 1 Lyme disease; Stage 2 Lyme disease; Stage 3 Lyme disease.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 19, 2008
Lyme Disease
Detailed information on Lyme disease, including ticks that transmit Lyme disease, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
Source:StayWell
Lyme Disease
Detailed information on Lyme disease, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
Source:StayWell
Lyme Disease
Detailed information on Lyme disease, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
Source:StayWell
Lyme Disease
Detailed information on Lyme disease, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
Source:StayWell
Lyme Disease
Detailed information on Lyme disease, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
Source:StayWell
Bug repellent safety
Insect repellent safetyThe safest bug repellent is proper clothing. Wear a full-brimmed hat to protect your head and the back of your neck. Make sure your ankles and wrists are covered. Tuck pant cuffs into socks, and wear light-colored clothing. ...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 25, 2008
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