Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 2

i would like help with diagnosis of possible african tick bite fever or other tick borne rickettsial disease?

Accepted Answer

Tick bite: If you have the tick, it can be sent to a lab to test for any disease it might carry. If not just monitor for 20-30 days for any flu-like symptoms or rash at the site where you found the tick. If test is positive or you have symptoms or rash, you should be treated.

Question 3

what is tick-borne encephilitis?

Accepted Answer

Encephalitis: Encephalitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the brain.  Tick-borne (californian) encephalitis is caused by a virus.  There are numerous arthropod-borne viruses which can cause encephalitis, and this is just one of them.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of a tick-borne illness?

Accepted Answer

Any & every symptom!: The most common tick-borne illness is lyme disease, which is well-known to cause any & every symptom that a person can have! other tick-borne illnesses like rocky mountain spotted fever, babesiosis and bartonella also cause a wide variety of symptoms. Still, the most common symptoms of tick-borne illness are fever & rash (especially at onset), joint pains, malaise, headache & fatigue.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: tick borne illness?

Accepted Answer

Tick born illnesses: Ticks may carry a number of different pathogens (bacteria, viruses, and protozoa) that can be transmitted to animals or humans. There is a comprehensive list of tick borne illnesses at:  https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/diseases/index.html

Question 6

if my dog has a tick borne illness and he bites me, am i at risk of catching it?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Tick borne illnesses are transmitted by the bite of these arthropods carrying the organism and not by the teeth or saliva of your dog. You should be aware, however, that dog bites can transmit a variety of other infections. Why is your dog biting you?  Accident or vicious? Has the dog been vaccinated for rabies?  Is is current?

Question 7

what is the treatment for tick-borne illness?

Accepted Answer

Depends on illness: Depending on what illness had been transmitted will determine which medicines would be recommended.

Question 8

what is tick borne encephalitis (tbe)?

Accepted Answer

Virus from tick bite: Tick-borne encephalitis (tbe) is inflammation of the brain, caused by one of several viruses that are transmitted by tick bites. A tbe vaccine is available in canada and some european countries, but not yet in the U.S..

Question 9

what are the symptoms of tick-borne encephalitis?

Accepted Answer

Brain inflammation: Symptoms may include headache, altered ability to concentrate and focus, acute fatigue and a picture consistent with chronic fatigue and altered mental status.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: tick borne encephalitis?

Accepted Answer

Arthropod: Or insect induced infection due to bite or sting which infects the brain causing perhaps a life threatening illness.  In several areas of the country ticks are carried by deer, and these have a viral host which could cause lyme disease.. Rocky mountain spotted fever is another such infection.

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