Question 1

may lyme disease re occur?

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Yes: Lyme disease may recur in 2 ways.  It can be very difficult to fully eliminate, so even if someone has been successfully treated, the borrelia bacteria that cause lyme may be in the dormant cyst stage and may reactivate if the patient undergoes physical or emotional stress.  Even if borrelia has been eradicated, being exposed to the bacteria again via insect bite etc. Can result in recurrence.

Question 2

what to do if i may have lyme disease?

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See a doctor: See a doctor, have appropriate lab tests done and start antibiotic therapy if it is indicated.

Question 3

what occurs if lyme disease was left uncured?

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See details: One could develop cardiac, neurologic or arthritic complications.

Question 4

i have lyme disease and my d dimmers were extremely elevated?

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May be related to it: It could be related to your inflamation - especially any vascular issues. This will depend on the manfestations that you are  having. You can discuss that with your physician.

Question 5

can you tell by the symptoms how far lyme disease may have progressed?

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Lyme disease: As the bacteria spread in the skin away from the initial tick bite, the infection causes an expanding reddish rash that is often associated with "flu-like" symptoms. Later, it can produce abnormalities in the joints, heart, and nervous system.

Question 6

tested positive for 2 bands of lyme disease. can this lead to serious life complications. this could have occured years ago?

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Not Lyme disease: These KD bands are common and you do not have enough bands to diagnose to Lyme. O

Question 7

does lyme disease occur in missouri?

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Lyme disease: Can occur anywhere where there are deer.  The infection is carried by a  tick that lives on these animals and is picked up by humans as they walk through the long grass.

Question 8

may mosquitoes carry lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

No: Lime disease is caused by a bacteria that is spread by infected ticks. That tick must attach and feed on a person long enough that the germ is passed thru the bite.

Question 9

what causes lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

could i have lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But you haven't listed any symptoms, so it's hard to give opinion. Lyme disease symptoms are similar to many others, and can be tested for by your doctor.

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