Sunday, November 8, 2009

Lyme disease

Monthly Pet Pill Could Kill Fleas, Ticks

An alternative to topical treatments might work better on certain cats and dogs, researchers say more >>

In Summertime, the Livin' Can Be Buggy

Physicians group offers advice on tick and mosquito bites more >>

As Earth Warms, Lyme Disease Could Flourish

Study warns that climate changes affect deer tick's life cycle more >>

Health Buzz: Lyme Disease and Strange Behavior, and Other Health News

Obama Lifts Stem Cell Ban. Also, where's Drixoral? more >>

Key to Lyme Disease Virulence Discovered

Protein helps transport manganese in the bacteria behind the disease, study finds more >>

Health Buzz: Cholesterol and Dementia and Other Health News

The cost of generic drugs, California hospitals and the debate over Lyme disease. more >>

3 Tips for Avoiding Tick Bites and Lyme Disease

The devastating infection is treatable if caught quickly, but it's best to avoid the bite altogether. more >>

New Book on Lyme Disease Takes Controversial Stance

Can the infection spread by ticks become a chronic condition requiring long-term antibiotics? more >>

Health Tip: Avoiding Lyme Disease

Steps to help prevent tick bites more >>

Preventing Lyme Disease

The way to prevent Lyme disease is to avoid deer ticks. more >>

Lyme Disease Symptoms

The onset of symptoms can occur within three to 30 days of a tick bite. more >>

Lyme Disease Tests

Lyme disease can be difficult to diagnose because many of its symptoms mimic those of other conditions. more >>

Treating Lyme Disease

Nearly all Lyme disease patients can be effectively treated with appropriate antibiotic therapy. more >>

About Lyme Disease

About 20,000 cases of Lyme disease are reported to the CDC every year. more >>

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