Anisten Harvell by https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up Borrelia burgdorferi en-us 2021-05-02 17:39:23 UTC 2024-11-25 19:08:37 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f52c.png aharvel319 https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482849764 Borrelia burgdorferi is the pathogen that causes Lyme disease.  It is spread to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. The image below is Borrelia burgdorferi under a microscope.]]> 2021-05-02 18:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482849764 aharvel319 https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482863126 2021-05-02 18:22:39 UTC https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482863126 aharvel319 https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482864836 2021-05-02 18:23:45 UTC https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482864836 EARLY signs and symptoms include: aharvel319 https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482873965 - fever
- chills
- headache
- fatigue
- muscle & joint aches
- swollen lymph nodes can occur in the place of a rash.]]> 2021-05-02 18:29:40 UTC https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482873965 aharvel319 https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482895268 The image below is the "classic" Lyme disease rash aka the Erythema migrans rash.]]> 2021-05-02 18:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482895268 The Erythema migrans (EM) rash is a common symptom in Lyme disease as well. It occurs in 70-80 percent of infected persons. This rash usually starts to form 7 days after the bite. The rash may feel warm to the touch but is not known to be painful or itchy. aharvel319 https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482898854 2021-05-02 18:45:13 UTC https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482898854 aharvel319 https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482913167 2021-05-02 18:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482913167 aharvel319 https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482915520 2021-05-02 18:55:52 UTC https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482915520 LATER signs and symptoms include: aharvel319 https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482918152 - severe headaches and neck stiffness
- additional EM rashes
- Facial palsy will start to form
- Arthritis with severe joint pain and swelling (mainly in the knee area)
- heart palpitations
- shortness of breath and dizziness
- nerve pain
- numbing of the hands

]]> 2021-05-02 18:56:47 UTC https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482918152 Transmission of tick bites aharvel319 https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482954263 Lyme disease bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi, is spread through the bites of infected ticks. The tick must be attached for 36-48 hours before Lyme disease is transmitted. Ticks usually hid in the groins, scalp, or armpits. ]]> 2021-05-02 19:19:38 UTC https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482954263 aharvel319 https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482966686 Laboratory testing for Lyme disease recommends a two tiered serological testing. This testing method includes A) an enzyme immunoassay screening test (EIA) and B) a confirmatory immunoblot (IB) test.The IB test is only administered if the EIA test comes back positive. ]]> 2021-05-02 19:27:23 UTC https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482966686 aharvel319 https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482979425 2021-05-02 19:36:01 UTC https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482979425 Treatment options vary from children to adults. The treatment medication also varies with how bad the disease is and how strong the symptoms are as well. The chart to the left list the dosages depending on ages and symptoms. aharvel319 https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482980277 2021-05-02 19:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482980277 aharvel319 https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482990974 2021-05-02 19:43:20 UTC https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482990974 aharvel319 https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482999418 2021-05-02 19:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1482999418 PREVENTION: There is currently no vaccination to prevent Lyme disease. However, there are many solutions that can keep you safe. Always cover up when going outside, use insect repellents, know where to expect ticks (grassy, brushy, or wooded areas), check clothing once you enter inside and know the areas of the body that need to be checked first such as the armpit, groin, scalp, behind the ears, between legs, and back of the knees. aharvel319 https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1483049953 2021-05-02 20:23:28 UTC https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1483049953 Who can get Lyme disease? aharvel319 https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1483058057 Any age range is capable of getting Lyme disease through the bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi. Whether it be an adult mowing the lawn or children playing outside.]]> 2021-05-02 20:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/aharvel319/g188dq6bkmowh4up/wish/1483058057