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Lyme Disease: Transmission, Prevention, and Treatment

GS Paper III Science and Technology

Context

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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