LYME DISEASE COMES WITH CO-INFECTIONS AS A BONUS
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The percentage of people infected with Lyme disease presenting co-infections is growing rapidly. Ticks are known to carry more than one disease at the time. Thus from one single bite of an infected tick, an individual can contract multiple infections.
Lyme disease is actually a complex condition which is not caused by a single pathogen, Borrelia.
There are also more than a dozen of tick-borne infections that come as a bonus. Among the most common infections we find: Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, and Bartonellosis, which are diseases caused by a variety of strains of Babesia, Ehrlichia and Bartonella parasitic organisms.
Lyme disease treatment needs to address the co-infections as well, not only the primary disease. The recovery period or the length of the treatment depends on amount of co-infections presented by the individual.
In addition to Babesia, Bartonella and Ehrlichia, the most prevalent co-infections transmitted by ticks and other insects, throughout North America are: Furthermore, some Lyme specialists like to believe that Lyme disease and its co-infections have the ability to awake many other dormant infections such as herpesvirus 6 and Epstein Barr, which enables the infection to infiltrate deeper into the tissue and nervous system. It is not uncommon to see that Lyme sufferers present four or more combinations of the above mentioned infections. Most patients diagnosed with Lyme and co-infections undergo a longer and more extensive treatment. The lack of improvement and the persistency of certain symptoms may be due to the presence of co-infections. The evidence suggests that by addressing all disease factors, there is a higher chance of achieving better results. The current testing methods and the standard prescription of oral dose of antibiotics fail to diagnose and treat this devastating disease. The medical world needs better testing methods when it comes to Lyme. Physicians should also be provided with a better training regarding the full Lyme disease complex in order to have a correct pathophysiological and immunological understanding of these infections. Here are other Lyme-related posts: CHRONIC LYME DISEASE IS A REAL THING TOP 10 WORST SYMPTOMS OF LYME DISEASE WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF LYME DISEASE? WHY IS LYME DISEASE TOUGH TO DIAGNOSE? HOW CAN YOU PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST TICK BITES? HOW I FOUND THE SILVER LINING OF LYME DISEASE? 9 WAYS TO KEEP A RELATIONSHIP GOING WHEN BOTH PARTNERS ARE ILL?
By US federal government Center for Disease Control (CDC) - US federal government Center for Disease Control (CDC), Public Domain, Link
WHAT ARE THE CO- INFECTIONS TRANSMITTED BY TICKS?
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Ticks that cause Lyme disease are a problem here. People are warned to cover up when walking in the forest or woods.
I have heard Lyme disease is hard to diagnose.
It is hard to diagnose because it mimics the symptoms of many other illnesses. Also the tests are not reliable and many people get false negative test results. On top of that, the controversial topic of Lyme disease splits the medical community in two: those who acknowledge Lyme disease as a chronic illness and those who don't. The later tell their patients that the symptoms that are in their heads ;0(
Honestly speaking, I did not know ticks cause disease or infections. I assumed all they did was sick blood. Thanks for enlightening me.
You are most welcome! A lot of people do not about it nor that it can wreak havoc through one's body.
It's a great initiative to make awareness about LYME Disease. Keep it up @lymepoet
Thank you. This debilitating illness needs more media.
I lost my last Rottie to this disease.
Namaste, Jaichai
I am sorry to hear that. Both humans and animals get affected by this disease. Though the difference is the animals get the proper treatment far more easily than humans.
This is well timed. I just read an article about a sudden rise in tick and mosquito borne diseases hitting places in the world that never had a problem with them before. Thank you for raising awareness about this issue!
Tick, mosquites, sand flies can carry Lyme and other co-infections which if left untreated can put someone in a wheel chair.
I didn't know - that's important information for a lot of people! It's such a shame doctors still don't have enough knowledge - in 2018 - to help their patients.
Well said! It is a shame that politics get in the way of a treatment.
@lymepoet,
You've created an excellent Lyme library. Pertinent information and well written. Great job!
Thank you! Great to have you back! I kind of missed your comments.;0)
@lymepoet,
I lost a big client and crisis ensued. I had to drop everything, including Steemit. Congrats on the book. You're a busy gal.
Thank you! Busy indeed! I am sorry to hear about you losing a client.
Just came from visiting a friend on her way to treatment in Arizona for advanced stages of Lyme, Epstein Barr and other serious immune issues and complications. Her mother, daughter and granddaughter also are very ill. I'm glad you're sharing information about the intensity of Lyme. I have heard that it is transmitted by more than a tick. I haven't done my own research, but my friend has done extensive studies and has been through years and years of treatment, and only getting worse, not better. Arizona may have some treatments that will help her and her family.
I didn't read back through all your blogs. Do you also have Lyme?
I do have chronic Lyme (late stage as well) and because I know what it means to live with it, I do my best to raise awareness about it. You are right, not only ticks can transmit it. It can be contracted in utero, sexually transmitted or blood transfusions. That besides the sand flies, mites, mosquitos. I hope your friend will feel better, that she will find some relief.
I hope she does, as well as her family and you too. It is amazing how debilitating it can be and how long and complicated the affects can become. Have you heard of Medical Medium: Secrets Behind Chronic and Mystery Illness and How to Finally Heal?
No. Thanks for mentioning it. I looked for it online and it seems like a really interesting read.
I have another friend @kimberleighfl who mentioned this book and says it saved her life.
My SIL has been dealing with Lyme for years now. She's finally doing better at the moment and living a semi-normal life. She has started liking photography and is good at it. I need to get her on Steemit - I just realized!! It is crazy that it is so hard for them to diagnose, but I can understand why when it mimics other diseases. She went to a treatment center in Reno a handful of times. It seems to have helped her a lot. Thanks for getting the word out there about Lyme!
Bring her on Steemit! More Lymies, the higher chance to increase awareness ;0)
I have invited her and sent her a couple of links. I'm hoping she'll do it!
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