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Comprehensive Guide to Lyme Disease: Prevention, Transmission, Symptoms, and Treatment

Lyme disease, caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium transmitted through tick bites, can lead to various symptoms if left untreated. Learn about prevention methods, how to handle tick bites, recognize symptoms, and understand the challenges in testing and treating acute and chronic Lyme diseas

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Understanding the Complexities of Lyme Disease

Lyme disease, caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi, presents unique challenges due to the bacteria's ability to evade the immune system, slow reproduction rate, and lack of classic bacterial weaponry. Unlike other bacterial diseases, Lyme may not always exhibit clear symptoms, has varying t

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Neurological Complications of Lyme Disease: Symptoms and Markers

In patients with Lyme disease, various neurological complications can arise, including inflammation of brain tissues, cranial nerves, and membranes around the brain. Symptoms range from headaches and neck stiffness to cognitive changes, mood swings, and sensory numbness. Specific markers, such as el

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Understanding Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

Lyme disease is an infectious inflammatory disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi and spread by tick bites. It presents with a range of symptoms, including fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic erythema migrans rash. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent complications such

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Molecular Investigation of Zoonotic Pathogens in Rodents of Iran

This presentation explores the molecular investigation of zoonotic pathogens such as Coxiella burnetii, Bartonella, Rickettsia, Ehrlichia, Brucella, and Borrelia in rodents of Iran. It discusses the background of zoonotic disease pathogens, disease reservoirs, characteristics of Coxiella burnetii, v

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