Lyme Disease Research Paper

Lyme Disease: Bites and Small Fights

“I felt like I couldn’t breathe, couldn't talk and I couldn’t move. I thought that I was dying.” During the spring of 2014, Avril Lavigne told her story to Fox News when she was diagnosed with Lyme disease, a disease transmitted to humans and animals through the bite of an infected black-legged tick.

Avril Lavigne broke down telling her story.

Till Death do Them Part

According to the CDC Lyme, all ticks can get caught or crawl onto any part of our body. But there is a special type of tick, called a black-legged tick. These ticks, male or female, can’t grow but only a couple of centimeters to where it’s slightly visible when examined. These ticks may be small but can cause a serious disease called

Black legged male, female, and baby ticks mainly spread their disease in Northern mid Atlantic and North Central U.S. Where you may think the sun shines bright, the wolves howl, and the bear may snag the next large bass fish, hide these tiny, but ferocious ticks. These ticks have complicated life cycles. Now I’m not talking rocket science but the way these ticks grow are more complicate than just baby to adult. While some say time is your enemy, in this case it’s your best friend. These black-legged ticks need to be attached for at least 36-48 hours before they can physically transmit Lyme disease bacteria. Immature ticks are most likely to infect humans more than matured adult ticks. Adult ticks can also spread Lyme disease but are bigger and more likely to be noticed.

These ticks burrow deep in the skin to where they are available to transmit their disease. Removal is crucial in this case.

Famous People with Lyme Disease

George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States of America was diagnosed in Lyme disease August, 2006 according to Washington Post. Bush started to notice the signs of Lyme disease such as rashes on his front and lower left leg. When White house staff were alerted Bush’s condition reached complete resolution.

Ben Stiller, who performed in “Night at the Museum” told Hollywood reporters he was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2010. He says he is symptom

First but obvious, avoid tick infested areas especially in May and July. Walk in the mid center of trails and avoid running into overgrown grass, brush, and leaf litter. These ticks can hide anywhere and easily catch onto a pair of shoes or clothing. Using certain insect repellent can help treat clothes, pants, socks, and shoes. Most tick repellent kills ticks as soon as they come into contact with this spray or chemicals. You can not use permethrin directly onto your skin however. Following the manufacturer's instructions when applying repellent is very important before you apply to your or anybody