Lyme Disease
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Lyme Disease Lyme disease is caused by the bite of a deer tick or back-legged tick. It can transfer a bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi, which directly causes disease. | ||||
Disease information
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Symptoms[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Symptom
| Symptom | Probability | Seriousness |
|---|---|---|
| Borrelia Antibodies Detected | 100 | Serious |
| Headache | 70 | Low |
| Muscle and Joint Pain | 70 | Medium |
| Fever | 70 | Medium |
| Fatigue | 60 | Low |
| Swollen Lymph Nodes | 50 | Low |
| Rash | 50 | Low |
| Vomiting | 50 | Medium |
| Breathing Problems | 50 | Medium |
| Leukopenia | 20 | Medium |
| Irregular Heartbeat | 20 | Serious |
Complications[edit | edit source]
| Symptom | Probability |
|---|---|
| Fainting | If Lyme Disease isn't treated within 6-24 hours this could happen. |
| Heart Failure | If irregular heartbeat isn't treated within 4-24 hours this could happen. |
Examinations[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Examination
- Serologic Testing
- Interview
- Temperature
- Physical Examination
- Neck Palpation
- Chest Auscultation
- Heart Monitoring/ECG
Treatments[edit | edit source]
- Main article: Treatment
