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… tick. But most people who've had a tick bite don't get Lyme disease. If you don't … and south-central areas of Canada. Western black-legged ticks . They spread the disease … Fibromyalgia Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis …
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… Overview Misdiagnosis of Lyme disease is common. The bacteria that cause the … lab tests. People often test positive for Lyme disease when in fact they have a …
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… 24 hours for a tick to transmit the Lyme disease bacteria. There are three stages of Lyme disease. If the disease isn't treated, it may progress in …
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… Overview The first symptom of Lyme disease in most people is an expanding red … (no rash) or have no symptoms at all. If Lyme disease is not detected and treated while … Severe fatigue. Related Information Lyme Disease Test Credits Current as of: October …
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… Being proactive in preventing diseases and injuries will help you and your … and healthier lives. Learn about different diseases and conditions in this section. Disease and Injury Prevention Disease and …
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… Canadians are affected by Complex Chronic Diseases (CCD). CCD’s are illnesses that last … Chronic Diseases Program (CCDP). Chronic Lyme disease Tick bites can cause several … diseases in humans. The most well-known is Lyme disease. Ticks from many areas of British …
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… While most tick bites do not result in disease, some do. Ticks live in tall grass and … from tick bites. The most well-known is Lyme disease. Borrelia burgdorferi, the organism that causes Lyme disease, has been found in ticks …
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… talk to your doctor about them. Alzheimer's Disease: Should I Take Medicines? 1 Get the … Get the facts Your options Treat Alzheimer's disease with medicines for as long as they are … to remember Medicines can't cure Alzheimer's disease, but they can slow it down for a while …
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… as finger exercises, physiotherapy, or an injection. Key points to remember Surgery can … for Dupuytren's disease? A collagenase injection (such as Santyl) may dissolve some … after surgery. I'm going to try a collagenase injection to see if I can avoid surgery. Jim, …
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artery disease is the most common type of heart disease. It's also a leading cause of … examination and ask questions about your past health and your risk factors. Risk factors are … you're doing everything you can to keep these conditions under control. To learn what you …