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Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis, is a tick-borne disease caused by species of Borrelia bacteria, transmitted by blood-feeding ticks in the genus Ixodes. [4] [9] [10] The most common sign of infection is an expanding red rash, known as erythema migrans (EM), which appears at the site of the tick bite about a week afterwards. [1]
Lyme disease is caused by infected black-legged (or deer) ticks and symptoms of the disease may vary, depending on how long it takes to discover the signs. Show comments Advertisement
Ovarian cancer* is uncommon in dogs, with the most common type being the granulosa cell tumor. This type of tumor can metastasize and can cause cystic endometrial hyperplasia. [165] Uterine cancer* is very rare in dogs. The most common type is benign leiomyoma. [165] Bladder cancer* is usually malignant in dogs.
Erythema migrans, bullseye or target lesion—typical of Lyme disease but not always present. Lyme disease was first described in Europe in 1883 and in the 1970s in North America. It is an illness caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium called a spirochaete. The best-known culprit is Borrelia burgdorferi, but many different Borrelia species cause ...
While vaccines don't offer complete immunity, they are an essential part of a broader strategy that includes vector control and prophylactic treatments to mitigate the burden of this disease in endemic areas. Tick and Flea Preventatives: Fleas and ticks are vectors for serious diseases like Lyme, Ehrlichiosis, and Anaplasmosis. Preventatives ...
New York's Lyme disease infection rate exploded in recent years, and was one of the highest in the country in 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Almost 16,800 ...
Researchers are seeking thousands of volunteers in the U.S. and Europe to test the first potential vaccine against Lyme disease in 20 years -- in hopes of better fighting the tick-borne threat.
Tweezers are the most common removal method, but fine-point tweezers are best to avoid tearing the tick and spreading possible infectious agents in the bite area. [10] Spread the dog’s fur, grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible, and very gently pull straight upward in a slow, steady motion. [ 10 ]