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Overlooked Infections Associated with Lyme Disease

Lucy

Lyme disease, once considered a rare and easily treated ailment, is actually a

complex infectious disease which can progress to a chronic state and seriously

affect even the most healthy individuals and their pets. The discovery of

multiple strains of Borrelia spirochetes (over 300 to date), coupled with the

fact that at least three different forms of spirochetes have been documented

(spirochetal, spheroplast, and cystic form), is merely the underlying foundation

of the comprehensive infectious soup currently referred to as 'Lyme disease'.

Lyme and other tick borne infections, have the ability to destroy the brain, the

peripheral nervous system, and the musculoskeletal system. They may also cause a

variety of dermatological, pulmonary, gynecological, endocrinological,

urological manifestations, and are known to cause life threatening cardiac

abnormalities.

Babesiosis:

The parasite that causes Babesiosis destroys red blood cells and causes a

malaria-like illness which is potentially fatal. It is characterized by fever,

chills, sweats, muscle pains, breathing difficulties, headaches, and malaise.

Patients may also experience episodes of depression, dizziness, vomiting,

bleeding tendencies, dark colored urine, anemia, bruising, pulmonary edema,

anorexia, and encephalopathy.

Treatment: A combination of Atovaquone and Zithromax or Biaxin is currently

being used to treat the disease. This combination has less potential side

effects than quinine and clindamyacin. Re-treatment or long term treatment is

often needed in long-standing cases.

Bartonella:

Bartonella quintana and Bartonella henselae are bacterial infections which can

cause fatigue, restlessness, myalgias, encephalopathy, liver or spleen

involvement, abdominal pain, hepatitis, seizures (mild to severe), headaches,

cognitive dysfunction, red splotches or slightly raised red spots, subcutaneous

nodules, softening of bone, radiculitis, transverse myelitis, arthritis,

polyneuropathy, endocarditis, cardiomegaly, and an array of eye problems such as

conjunctivitis, neuroretinitis, and a loss of vision. If not treated properly,

Bartonella can become chronic and difficult to eradicate.

Treatment: Antibiotics, such as Doxycycline, Rifampin, Ciprofloxacin, or a

combination, have been used with varying degrees of success.

Ehrlichia:

Ehrlichia HME or HGE (rickettsial diseases related to RMSF) may be fatal,

however, milder chronic forms do exist. Headaches, fever, chills, myalgias,

fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and cough are some of the more prominent symptoms.

Treatment: Doxycycline is often used to treat Ehrlichia infections. Doses may

need to be increased or extended due to the severity or duration of the illness

and co-infections involved.

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever:

RMSF is a rickettsial disease normally presenting with a sudden onset of fever,

chills, fatigue, muscle pain, headaches, and conjunctivitis. A spotted rash may

appear on the hands and feet in about 50% of cases. Delay in treatment may

result in death or a chronic illness which can affect the brain, spinal cord,

heart, lungs, kidneys, or liver. Chronic cases of RMSF may also cause a loss of

bladder or bowel control, blood clotting problems, partial paralysis, hearing

loss, congestive heart failure, movement disorders, and respiratory distress

syndrome. The fatality rate can reach 20% in untreated cases.

Treatment: The most common treatment for RMSF is Doxycycline which should be

started immediately if this disease is suspected.

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