Question: What is Lyme Disease? Answer: Lyme is a Multi-Systemic Disease caused by the bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb) which normally is a bacterial spirochete (spiral shape). It is usually transmitted by the bite of the Black Legged Tick; also known as the Deer Tick (Ixodes Scapularis). Lyme disease may also be transmitted in utero; from a mother to her unborn baby. Borrelia burgdorferi has been found in breast milk; however at this time it is inconclusive as to the transmission of illness. It has also been found in the blood supply; however at this time there are no recorded cases of direct transmission. Other Tick-borne infections have been directly transmitted through the blood supply. To learn more go to lymediseaseassociation.org/index.php/about-lyme/medical-lyme/symptom-list
Posted on: Wed, 07 Jan 2015 05:52:45 +0000
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