Lyme Regis

Lyme disease is vector borne disease that is caused by the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria. It is transmitted to humans by the nymphal stage of scapularis ticks (Levi et al, 2012). It is widespread in North America, and is often times discussed about in relation to deer population. While ticks use deer often as a reproductive host, this article discusses that deer are not the only factor that affect the prevalence of Lyme disease. Small mammals and predation play a major role in the emergence of this

English IIA 14 February 2017 Lyme Disease Lyme Disease is caused by a bite from a deer tick. Sometimes the bite causes a “bullseye” rash which is a red center with a red ring around it, but a lot of people do not know they have been bitten. If the bite is noticed within the first two weeks it can be treated successfully, but if not the victim can become seriously ill for years. My experience with Lyme Disease is not very joyful or loving. How do I feel about having Lyme Disease; it makes me feel insecure

What is the “common name” of this worm? The common name of this worm is the New World hookworm or the American killer. 3. What does your worm look like? What are some defining characteristics? Are there differences between female and male? The worm looks like a small worm with a slender cylindrical body that has a cuticle, and three outer layers of collagen. Some defining and gender-based characteristics is that they experience gender dimorphism with the female worms growing up between 9mm to

Descriptive epidemiology for Lyme disease Descriptive epidemiology is defined as the method in which data is collected and analyzed to improve understanding of factors that lead to a disease. The three specific data points that are evaluated and classified are; time, place and person (CDC, n.d.). The module 3 case assignment will look at the epidemiology pattern of Lyme disease to include statistics on affected persons in the United States, areas with high incidence and the time frame of signs

reason why most owners refuse to get their pets vaccinated, but the cost for vaccinations are nowhere near as expensive as the cost of treatment it takes to get a sick pet well again There are five vaccinations dogs need every year, Rabies, DAPP, Lyme, Bordetella, and Lepto. “During Vaccination, modified bacteria, a parasite or virus is administered to your pet by injection or intra-nasally (though the nose). “The vaccination triggers an immune response within your pet’s body to protect

Lime Disease      Lyme disease is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, which is a tick-borne spirochete. The dangers of this disease became more publicised in 1977, where a geographic grouping of children in Lyme, Conneticut were thought to have juvenile rheumatoid arthritis1. Soon after, it was discovered that lyme disease was an illness that mainly affects the skin, nervous system, heart, and joints. The borrelia species is part of the eubacterial phylum of spirochetes. Containted

Lyme disease begins with a bite from an infected tick. It is the most common tick-borne disease within the United States (Wadsworth Center, n.d.). The causative agent of Lyme disease is Borrelia burgdorferi. This pathogen is a spirochete with endoflagella, an outer membrane with LPS-like substance, an inner membrane and a periplasmic space which contains a layer of peptidoglycan (Tilly, Rosa, Stewart, 2009). As stated before, it is transmitted via a bite from an infected tick. There are two main

Molecular Biology, Faculty of Biology, University of Valencia, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain.   ABSTRACT The bacterial spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi is the causative agent of the most commonly reported arthropod-borne illness in the United States, Lyme disease. Select proteins produced by B. burgdorferi contain the von Willebrand Factor A (VWFA) domain, which is responsible for cell adhesion via interaction with the extracelluar matrix (ECM), glycoproteins, and metalloproteases. Such interactions

1995 (Lyme Stats). Some point to greater awareness, other point to climate change, while we don’t know exactly why their reach is growing we do know we have to be wary of the diseases they carry. While not all ticks are hosts, ticks carrying the Borrelia bacteria known for causing Lyme disease present a massive public health risk. Lyme is one most under researched Infectious diseases with the CDC estimating that somewhere between 300,000 and 3,000,000 people are infected annual.

backyard. It does not mean that only dirty yards have this disease but, it is found in every North Americans backyard. The disease is called Lyme disease. Lyme disease is a fairly common disease that often goes misdiagnosed in many cases. There are many misunderstandings about this disease. Causative Agent: Every disease has a causative agent. The causative agent of Lyme disease is the bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi. Borrelia burgdorferi is a spirochete. It is not classified as either Gram-positive or