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Lyme Disease: Transmission, Prevention, and Treatment

March 18, 2024

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Lyme Disease

A case of lyme disease has come into light in Koovapady, Ernakulam district of Kerala.

About Lyme Disease 

  • This disease is a bacterial infection  caused by Borrelia bacteria.
  • Transmission:  When an infected tick ( infected black-legged ticks)  bites a person and sucks their blood, it can pass on the bacteria that cause Lyme disease.
    • Infected black-legged ticks are also known as deer ticks.
    • The most important point is that  not every black-legged tick carries the Lyme disease bacteria.
  • Naming of the disease: The disease is named after a city in the USA where it was first reported.
  • Prevention:
    • Avoid Tick Habitats: Stay away from areas where ticks are commonly found,
  • Treatment: Antibiotics like doxycycline, amoxicillin, and cefuroxime are effective.
    • Vaccine: No human vaccine is currently available, but vaccinations for dogs exist.
Also Read: India’s First Indigenously Developed Hepatitis A Vaccine

News Source: Timesofindia

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