Symptoms of Lyme Disease FAQ:
- 1.What exactly is lyme disease?
- Lyme disease is also known as Borreliosis and it's a disease caused by the bite of local insects, such as deer ticks or sheep ticks in the northern hemisphere.
- 2.How does lyme disease infection begin?
- Usually, Lyme diease has an incubation period of two to thirty days. Symptoms can vary wildly from patient to patient.
- What are some early symptoms of lyme disease?
- If you've recently been outdoors and experience flu-like symptoms, rash, a stiff neck, or muscle pain, consult your physician to get tested for lyme disease
- How can I get tested for lyme disease?
- Several labratory tests aim to detect a lyme disease infection, but usually diagnosis is based on physical findings and patient history.
- What can I do to prevent lyme disease?
- Be aware of the risk of ticks in your area and take precautions to avoid being bitten. Wear suitable clothing and check your skin for ticks after hiking or other activities. Be sure to properly remove a tick if you happen to find one as well.