What Is Lyme Disease?

As Lyme disease progresses, it affects different body areas in varying degrees. The bacteria enter the body from the area where tick has bitten on the skin. As the bacteria spread in the skin, the infection causes an expanding rash that comes with "flu-like" symptoms. Later, it results in problems like joint pain, heart problems, and weak nervous system.

 Lyme Disease Diagnosis And Testing

If done properly and performed with validated methods, then laboratory blood tests can prove to be quite helpful. Remember, patients who don’t have many symptoms typical to Lyme illness should stay away from laboratory test. It is quite important to avoid misdiagnosis of Lyme, which makes correct diagnosis necessary to ascertain the true cause of illness.

 Lyme Disease Signs and Symptoms Before treatment Starts

A wide range of symptoms can be produced by untreated Lyme disease such as arthritis, rash, fever, and facial paralysis. Seek medical
In endemic zones, there is significant difference in tick infection rates relying on the presence of wildlife, type of habitat, and various other factors. Infections caused by ticks can vary from 0% to more than 80% in the same zone. Due to this variability and lack of information about how many ticks are infected makes it hard to speculate the risk of getting infected by Lyme disease in a given region in Australia.

 What are risk factors for developing Lyme disease?

It often affects children in the age group 5 to 15 years and adults 40 to 55 years of age. The biggest risk factor is exposure to the ticks located in the high-risk areas in Australia. Lyme disease is not contagious from one person to another.

 Can Ticks In Australia Transmit Infections?

Yes, many species of tick are found along Australia's east and west coast and can cause Lyme disease and other allergic reactions. Therefore, if you have developed a few symptoms related to Lyme disease, then visit Dr Peter Dobie for