Lyme Disease Treatment
Lyme disease was first reported in 1975. It occurred in Old Lyme, Connecticut. Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by the transmission of bacteria (Borrelia burgdorferi) via a tick bite. In its early stage, Lyme disease may appear like a flu and may produce a ‘bull’s-eye’ appearance (a red ring with a clear center) which will expand in size over time. Symptoms appear within 7-10 days following a bite. Later stages of the disease may include joint or muscle pain and may travel from joint to joint. If untreated, Lyme disease may even affect the nervous system which may include a drooping of the facial muscles (Bell’s Palsy) and even mood disorders or difficulty in thinking. Early lyme disease treatment with antibiotics is generally successful and often can prevent more serious medical problems. The team at AOA can properly diagnose and treat Lyme disease and distinguish these symptoms from Arthriti
