There is a controversy among health professionals, disease sufferers and activists about whether Lyme Disease can be chronic, and what kinds of testing and treatment should be recommended. To learn more and decide for yourself, see the link below.
Lyme Disease Diagnosis - For Android devices. This application features a self-diagnosis for Lyme disease, tips on how to prevent Lyme disease, and common Lyme disease symptoms.
Tick ID - For Apple devices. TickID provides basic information that may be helpful as a first step in tick identification of those most important in human health, especially in the eastern US, information about the diseases they transmit to humans, how to remove ticks as safe as possible, what precautions should be taken when exposed to ticks and links to additional information about ticks.
Lyme disease is a growing problem in the northeastern part of North America, with most cases occurring in New England and the Mid-Atlantic region. Also known as Lyme Borreliosis, it was first identified in Lyme, Connecticut in the 1970's. The disease is caused by a distinctive kind of bacteria (called a spirochete) which is primarily hosted by deer ticks and mice. When infected ticks bite humans, initial symptoms may include a bull's-eye rash and flu-like symptoms.
This disease is most successfully treated when diagnosed early. If left untreated, the infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system, potenially causing permanent damage.
Anyone who spends time outdoors should watch for ticks and signs of this disease, and consult a health professional if a tick bite is suspected.
