Ticks, scientifically known as Ixodes scapularis, are responsible for infecting humans with Lyme disease. Although deer ticks are commonly associated with Lyme disease, other animals carrying the tick include white-footed field mice, deer, raccoons, opossums, skunks, weasels, foxes, shrews, moles, chipmunks, squirrels, and horses. Lyme disease seems to be spreading, with more and more cases … [Read more...]
PICC Line for Lyme Disease
Some people with Lyme disease are having their antibiotics delivered through a PICC line. Is treatment using a PICC line for lyme right for you? What should you know before choosing a PICC line to receive your antibiotic treatment for Lyme disease? PICC stands for “peripherally inserted central catheter”. It is a long, thin and flexible plastic tube (catheter) that is inserted into a large vein … [Read more...]
IV Rocephin for Lyme Disease Is Effective
Lyme disease is a disease that affects people from all over the word, but it is often under diagnosed and thus many cases are left untreated. This condition can cause a variety of symptoms, most typically arthritic pain but it can also affect major organs such as the heart, brain and nerves. The earlier you can start treatment with IV Rocephin for Lyme, the less symptoms the patient will … [Read more...]