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Understanding Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Lyme Disease, caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium and transmitted by infected deer ticks, poses a significant health risk. Symptoms include fever, headaches, fatigue, and distinctive skin lesions (Bull’s Eye Rash). Early diagnosis based on clinical signs and potential tick exposure is crucial. Treatment with antibiotics can effectively manage the disease if detected early. Preventive measures include avoiding tick-infested areas, using insect repellent with DEET, wearing protective clothing, and performing regular tick checks. For more resources, consult the CDC and Mayo Clinic.

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Understanding Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

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  1. Lyme Disease:Take the Time to Prevent LymeTerresa Erickson, MPH student Walden UniversityPUBH 6165-4Instructor: Dr. Stephen ArnoldSpring Quarter, 2010

  2. Today’s Agenda • What is Lyme Disease? • Signs and Symptoms • Diagnosis • Treatment • Prevention • Additional Information

  3. What is Lyme Disease?

  4. Lyme Disease is… • Caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi • Transmitted by infected deer ticks Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2010). Lyme Disease. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/index.htm

  5. Life Cycle American Lyme Disease Foundation (2010). Deer Tick Ecology. Retrieved from http://www.aldf.com/deerTickEcology.shtml

  6. When Does Lyme Disease Occur? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2006). Reported Cases of Lyme Disease by Month of Illness Onset United States, 1992-2004. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/Lyme/ld_rptmthofill.htm

  7. Where Does Lyme Disease Occur? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2009). Reported Cases of Lyme Disease United States – 2008. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/ld_Incidence.htm

  8. Who Gets Lyme Disease? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2006). Average Annual Incidence of Reported Cases of Lyme Disease by Age Group and Sex, United States, 1992-2004. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/Lyme/ld_MeanAnnualIncidence.htm

  9. Signs and Symptoms

  10. Common Signs and Symptoms Consist of: • Fever • Headache • Fatique • Skin Lesions (Bull’s Eye Rash) Mayo Clinic (2008). Lyme Disease. Retrieved from www.mayoclinic.com

  11. Less Common Signs and Symptoms Include: • Joint Pain • Neurological Symptoms • Paralysis of one side of the face (Bell’s palsy) • Weakness in limbs • Impaired muscle movement • Irregular heartbeat Mayo Clinic (2008). Lyme Disease. Retrieved from www.mayoclinic.com

  12. Diagnosis

  13. Diagnosis is Based On… • Clinical signs and symptoms • History of possible tick exposure • Laboratory tests

  14. Treatment

  15. What Should I Do? • Seek Medical Advice • Lyme Disease can be treated more effectively with antibiotics if caught early

  16. Prevention

  17. Preventing Lyme Disease • Avoid areas with lots of ticks • Wooded areas • Areas with overgrown grass • High leaf litter • Apply insect repellent with 20 – 30% DEET • Use Permethrin Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2010). Lyme Disease. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/index.htm

  18. Preventing Lyme Disease (cont’d) • Wear long pants, shirts, and socks • Check yourself for ticks • Immediately remove ticks Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2010). Lyme Disease. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/index.htm

  19. Where Can I Find Additional Information? • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – www.cdc.gov • Mayo Clinic – www.mayoclinic.com • WI Department of Health Services - http://dhs.wi.gov/

  20. Questions?

  21. References American Lyme Disease Foundation (2010). Deer Tick Ecology. Retrieved from http://www.aldf.com/deerTickEcology.shtml Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2006). Average Annual Incidence of Reported Cases of Lyme Disease by Age Group and Sex, United States,1992-2004. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/Lyme/ld_MeanAnnualIncidence.htm Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2006). Reported Cases of Lyme Disease by Month of Illness Onset United States, 1992-2004. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/Lyme/ld_rptmthofill.htm

  22. References (cont’d) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2009). Reported Cases of Lyme Disease United States – 2008. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/ld_Incidence.htm Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2010). Lyme Disease. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/index.htm Mayo Clinic (2008). Lyme Disease. Retrieved from www.mayoclinic.com

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