Lyme disease
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Author
Contributions
- Alcamo, I. Edward - Contributor
- Heymann, David L. - Contributor
Publication
2004 - Chelsea House Publishers, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Language
English
Word Count
27,500 words, Guess
Page Count
110 pages
Physical Format
[electronic resource] /
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL25571755M
- ISBN-139781438101545
- ISBN-101438101546
- OCLC Control Number227322643
- OCLC Control Numberlymediseasedeadl00yann_998
Classifications
- DDC616.9/2
- LCCRC155.5 .Y36 2004eb
Description
Lyme disease is the number one vector-borne disease in the United States. Borrelia burgdorferi, the parasitic organism that causes Lyme disease, is carried by the lxodes tick. Lyme disease can cause arthritis-like symptoms, a red, circular rash, and neurological problems. The disease is not usually deadly, but the symptoms can become chronic. This book focuses on the history and epidemiology of the disease, as well as treatment and prevention options. The controversy over the Lyme disease vaccine and the future of the disease is also discussed. Explores the places this vectorborne disease thrives and the interdisciplinary sciences that are used to treat, prevent, and control it.
Series Statement
- Deadly diseases and epidemics
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