Lime disease!!!!!!!!!!?

Luke Kosch: oh well i am a pro at this ive had it twice dear! limes disease comes from ticks which carry the disease. it can take a while to show symptoms but most of the time its a very high fever and a bulls eye rash. I had two large red rings on my legs that didn't go away for months, along with a 105 degree fever. be careful in the summer or if you're in the woods because it really sucks.

Ester Bryand: Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread through the bite of the blacklegged tick.See also: Lyme disease - what to ask your doctorCauses, incidence, and risk factorsLyme disease is caused by bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi (B. burgdorferi). Blacklegged ticks carry these bacteria. The ticks pick up the bacteria when they bite mice or deer that are infected with Lyme disease. You can get the disease if you are bitten by an infected tick.Lyme disease was first reported in the United States in the town of Old Lyme, Connecticut, in 1975. In the United States, ! most Lyme disease infections occur in the following areas:Northeastern states, from Virginia to MaineNorth-central states, mostly in Wisconsin and MinnesotaWest Coast, particularly northern CaliforniaThere are 3 stages of Lyme disease. (See below for symptoms.)Stage 1 is called early localized Lyme disease. The infection is not yet widespread throughout the body.Stage 2 is called early disseminated Lyme disease. The bacteria have begun to spread throughout the body.Stage 3 is called late disseminated Lyme disease. The bacteria have spread throughout the body.Risk factors for Lyme disease include:Doing outside activities that increase tick exposure (for example, gardening, hunting, or hiking) in an area where Lyme disease is known to occurHaving a pet that may carry ticks homeWalking in high grassesImportant facts about tick bites and Lyme disease:In most cases, a tick must be attached to your body for 24 - 36 hours to spread the bacteria to your blood.Blacklegged ticks can ! be so small that they are almost impossible to see. Many peopl! e with Lyme disease never even saw a tick on their body.Most people who are bitten by a tick do not get Lyme disease.SymptomsSymptoms of early localized Lyme disease (Stage 1) begin days or weeks after infection. They are similar to the flu and may include:Body-wide itchingChillsFeverGeneral ill-feelingHeadacheLight-headedness or faintingMuscle painStiff neckThere may be a "bull's eye" rash, a flat or slightly raised red spot at the site of the tick bite. Often there is a clear area in the center. It can be quite large and expanding in size.Symptoms may come and go. Untreated, Lyme disease can spread to the brain, heart, and joints.Symptoms of early disseminated Lyme disease (Stage 2) may occur weeks to months after the initial tick bite. They may include:Paralysis or weakness in the muscles of the faceMuscle pain and pain or swelling in the knees and other large jointsHeart problems, such as skipped heartbeats (palpitations)Symptoms of late disseminated Lyme disease (Stage! 3) can occur months or years after the initial infection. The most common symptoms are muscle and joint pain. Other symptoms may include:Abnormal muscle movementMuscle weaknessNumbness and tinglingSpeech problems...Show more