Question 1

do all ticks carry borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria that causes lyme disease?

Accepted Answer

No: LD is spread by specific species of ticks if and only if  they acquire the germ in their life cycle. In the US, Ixodes scapularis, the black legged tick is the main problem for northeast &amp; upper north central US; the western blacklegged tick, Ixodes pacificus is the problem for the west coast.

Question 2

is lyme disease viral or bacterial? is the organism that causes lyme disease virus or bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial: Lime disease is caused by an infection with a bacteria called borrelia burgdorferi, a spirochete. It is spread by the bite of a tick that has acquired the germ.

Question 3

can lyme disease or a bacterial infection trigger lipedema?

Accepted Answer

: The exact cause of lipedema is unknown. But the condition runs in families and may be inherited. The condition occurs almost exclusively in females, and usually starts or gets worse at the time of puberty, pregnancy or menopause. Because of this, there is likely a connection to hormones. Infection is not known as the predisposing factor or trigger of this condition.

Question 4

if someone had lyme disease would it cause a fluctuating ck level?

Accepted Answer

Very rarely: Muscle inflammation has been reported as a rare complication of Lyme. You other medical issues and therapies are a more likely cause.

Question 5

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 6

does lyme disease cause diareha?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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.

Question 8

does lyme disease cause fever?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

can lyme disease cause an elevated ca125 reading?

Accepted Answer

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 10

could lyme disease medication cause someone to have seizures?

Accepted Answer

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

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