Lyme Disease
Tick-borne infections are increasing at a drastic rate
throughout the country and especially in North Carolina.
According to the Center for Disease Control Division of
Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases, between 1993 and 2005,
there were 1,036 confirmed cases of Lyme Disease reported
in North Carolina, though this is thought to be only a small
percentage of the actual number. If left untreated, individuals
with Lyme Disease can end up with serious complications
including arthritis in the large joints, nervous system
problems, and irregularities of the heart rhythm. Early
detection is the key to fighting this disease. Many individuals
with mysterious symptoms who have been to numerous doctors
will eventually be diagnosed with chronic Lyme Disease,
but treatment options are often limited and confusing. If
diagnosed early, Lyme disease can be successfully treated
with antibiotics and immune system support. |
