Lyme disease is a zoonosis caused by different genotypes of Borrelia burgdorferi. The infection is mainly caused by the transmission of Borrelia burgdorferi from tick bites to humans or animals.
The main sources of Lyme disease are rodents and a variety of wild and domestic animals. These include rats, rabbits, birds, dogs, cattle and horses. The vector of transmission is the tick, and regular contact with poultry, owning pets or participating in outdoor activities such as camping increases the chances of developing the disease.
Lyme disease is characterized by neurological damage as the predominant clinical manifestation of the disease. Meningitis, encephalitis, cranial neuritis, and motor and sensory neuritis are the most common forms of neurologic damage.
In the early stages of Lyme disease, the main manifestation is a wandering erythema of the skin, accompanied by fever, body aches, and lethargy. In the later stages, if the spirochetes are not removed in time, it can lead to many body organ lesions, such as joint lesions, brain lesions, and lesions of the heart.
If detected early, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time and take appropriate treatment plan under the guidance of the doctor, do not use medication privately.