Lyme Disease
“Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and rarely, Borrelia mayonii. It is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migraines. If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system.” CDC Reference
“Borreliosis, also known as Lyme disease, is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected ticks. Ticks become infected when they feed on birds or mammals that carry the bacterium in their blood. The disease can be found mainly in Europe, North America and temperate Asia.
Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. This rash occurs in approximately 60–80% of infected persons and begins at the site of a tick bite after a delay of 3–30 days. A distinctive feature of the rash is that it gradually expands peripherally over a period of several days.
If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system. Most cases of Borreliosis can be treated successfully with a few weeks of antibiotics.
No vaccine against Borreliosis is currently available, so tick awareness, appropriate clothing in tick-infested areas, and early removal of attached ticks remain the most important prevention measures.” Europe Reference
Lyme Testing
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“…leading pioneer in Lyme disease, Dr. Nick Harris, formed IGeneX with a small team of seven people. Dr. Harris realized early on that there was an urgent need for more sensitive Lyme tests. With his steadfast dedication to the scientific diagnosis of Lyme disease, he introduced groundbreaking laboratory testing to the scientific community with new diagnostic tools that have greatly improved the ability of physicians to diagnose these often debilitating diseases. Dr. Harris was also instrumental in the formation of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS). This organization is at the forefront of training physicians to recognize and treat tick-borne diseases and become Lyme literate physicians. His dedication ensured that future generations of physicians would receive the knowledge to provide the much-needed care for patients suffering from tick-borne diseases…” USA Reference