Monday June 16, 2003

Lyme Disease

Known widely as the "great imitator," Lyme Disease can exhibit symptoms that mimic those of mononucleosis, meningitis, multiple sclerosis, or rheumatoid arthritis. Cases of the tick-borne disease have been identified in all 50 states, though the incidence is higher in certain regions. Learn how to avoid, detect, and deal with Lyme Disease at the following sites.


CDC Lyme Disease Home Page

The Centers for Disease Control discusses the prevention, symptoms, treatment, and history of the disease. Provides background on vector ecology and epidemiology.

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/index.htm


Arthritis Foundation

Describes the diagnosis of Lyme Disease and its progressive stages. Recommends specific preventive measures that residents can take for reducing their risk.

http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2000_archives/2000_03_04_101_lyme.asp


Interactive Tutorial

An audio-visual presentation on Lyme Disease from the National Library of Medicine.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/lymedisease.html


Lyme Disease Test

Discusses the blood test that is used for determining exposure to the bacterium that causes Lyme Disease. Explains the purpose of the test and what the results mean.

http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/lyme/test.html


Picture Gallery

Photographs of body rashes on patients with Lyme Disease.

http://www.lyme.org/gallery/rashes.html


Lyme Disease Vaccine

Advice from the CDC about who should be vaccinated and when.

http://www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/vis/vis-lyme.pdf


Clinical Trials

Identifies clinical studies by government and the pharmaceutical industry relating to Lyme Disease.

http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/action/FindCondition?ui=D008193&recruiting=true


Recipe for Tick Soup

A page where kids can read about USDA scientists who are developing natural weapons against the little blood-suckers that cause Lyme Disease.

http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/insects/story3/insectstory.htm

 


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