Question 1

does lyme disease cause fever?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In the early stages, it can cause fever.

Question 2

can lyme disease cause an elevated ca125 reading?

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Unknown: At this point in time there is a lot of discussion about this topic and many who feel there may be some association but there has been no known proof of an association of Lyme disease and an elevated CA 125.  This is still being researched and nothing that can say a definite cause and affect.  Hope this helps.

Question 3

could lyme disease medication cause someone to have seizures?

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Rarely: Seizures are a rare complication of Lyme disease involving the central nervous symptom.

Question 4

can tick borne illnesses(i.e.lyme disease etc) cause disability?

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Yes: Lyme disease & other tick-borne infections like babesiosis & bartonella can cause severe chronic disability. Fortunately, most people with these illnesses won't have significant disability, but those with severe infections (who often have genetic conditions that make it difficult to fight these infections) can become severely disabled from these illnesses, esp. If they have lyme + other infections.

Question 5

how long does it take for tick bite to actually cause lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

Days to months: It takes just days for a bite from the deer tick to result in sin lesions, but weeks to months to develop arthritis or neurological disorders.

Question 6

can staying  in the house were the dogs have deer tick bring deer tick  to you ? and cause lyme disease?

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Yes: If the deer tick is on the dog and you don't check for it on them, then the deer tick can jump from the dog to you, potentially transmitting disease.

Question 7

what causes lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

Borrelia burgdorferi: This spirochete bacterium is transmitted by the bite of an ixodes tick.

Question 8

do fleas cause lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

Spirochete in fleas: The organism (borellia sp.) that causes lyme disease has been found in fleas and mosquitos but has not yet been found to contribute to transmission of lyme disease in humans this way.

Question 9

does lyme disease cause diareha?

Accepted Answer

No: Diarrhea is not a common feature of lyme disease.

Question 10

what is the cause of lyme disease usually?

Accepted Answer

Borrelia bacteria: Lyme disease is an infection caused by a bacteria, borrelia burgdorferi.It is usually transmitted by deer ticks & the longer the tick is attached the greater the chance of infection.However, about half of those with lyme do not recall being bitten by a tick.It is proven that stinging flies can transmit it & possibly spiders, mosquitoes etc.It may be sexually transmitted & passed to babies in utero.

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