Lyme Disease resources, things to know according to : WGAL

TreatmentWhen detected early, Lyme disease can be treated with antibiotics. Cases in PennsylvaniaThe 2014 Lyme disease report released in June by the Department of Health showed there were 7,400 cases of Lyme disease in the commonwealth, compared with 5,900 in 2013, a 25 percent increase over the prior year. of Health>>> Join the Lyme Disease Network of Pennsylvania Classic signs of untreated cases can include migratory pain or arthritis, impaired motor and sensory skills and an enlarged heart. Joint pain can be mistaken for other types of arthritis, such as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), and neurologic signs of Lyme disease can mimic those caused by other conditions, such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).




Everybody knows that."Ticks are known carriers of Lyme Disease, which if left untreated, can result in serious health problems. Ticks are known to feed on people and pets, and they can also carry very serious diseases, including Lyme Disease. Just a few years ago, Lyme Disease was almost unheard of in the Bay Area but ticks carrying the disease are now widespread. "We have a lot of ticks out this year," Vice President of the Bay Area Lyme Foundation Bonnie Crater said. Experts are warning that because of the wet winter, there could be a larger-than-usual number of ticks.

Jacobs appointed to Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Task Force

Jacobs appointed to Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Task ForceSen. Chris Jacobs has been appointed to the state Senate's Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Task Force by SenateMajority Leader John Flanagan. Jacob's efforts coincide with May being National Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Month. "It's an honor to be appointed to this critically important task force," Jacobs said. "It is incredulous that while surrounding states acknowledge, diagnose and treat this very real disease, New York State's efforts have lagged behind. Jacobs was an advocate for $400,000 that was included in the recently enacted state budget to combat Lyme and tick-borne diseases.


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