According to the statements of leading medical experts, the tick is one of the most dangerous animals in the whole world. Thus, a tick can transmit its pathogens to the human organism with a single bite. According to current studies, more and more people are falling ill with neuroborreliosis, which can be life-threatening. What is … Neuroborreliosis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Ticks are parasites that feed on the blood of a host organism. The arachnids can transmit diseases such as TBE and Lyme disease. Therefore, an extensive protection has the highest relevance, especially in the warm months. Black cumin oil as tick protection has proven itself in this regard. Attention during walks in the forest From … Natural Tick Protection: Black Cumin Oil
Introduction When people talk about ticks, they are always afraid of the diseases they transmit. In principle, there is a whole range of so-called “zoonoses”, i.e. infectious diseases transmitted to humans via animals, which are spread by ticks. In Central Europe, however, the most common are early summer meningoencephalitis (TBE) and Lyme borreliosis. TBE, a … Skin rash after tick bite
Therapy Early removal of the tick within the first 24 hours after the tick bite protects against infection in most cases. If, however, a characteristic rash or flu-like symptoms appear one to two weeks after a tick bite, antibiotic therapy should be started. This usually ensures that the pathogen is killed before the disease has … Therapy | Skin rash after tick bite
Introduction Neuroborreliosis is a form of Lyme disease caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. The bacterium is most frequently transmitted to humans in Europe by tick bites. The most frequent manifestation of Lyme disease is the so-called erythema migrans, a skin rash after a tick bite. However, half of the patients with Lyme disease also … Neuroborreliosis – What is it?
The diagnosis The most important indication of a possible neuroborreliosis is a past tick bite. If the doctor is informed about such a bite and the patient shows typical symptoms of neuroborreliosis, cerebrospinal fluid (liquor) can be taken to confirm the diagnosis. For this purpose, a cannula is inserted into the spinal canal between the … The diagnosis | Neuroborreliosis – What is it?
What is the typical course? One distinguishes 3 stages. In the first stage, skin changes develop at the site of the tick bite. In some cases, there may also be red, raised skin appearing on other parts of the body. Accompanying symptoms may include increased temperature, fatigue, general feeling of illness, headache and muscle pain, … What is the typical course? | Neuroborreliosis – What is it?
The Therapy Since neuroborreliosis is a bacterial infectious disease, it is treated with antibiotics. Suitable preparations are penicillins, cephalosporins and doxycycline. Drug treatment usually takes about three weeks. However, in severe forms, especially if the brain has also been affected, permanent damage may occur. Late stage therapy consists of various measures. As a rule, antibiotics … The Therapy | Neuroborreliosis – What is it?
The prophylaxis In contrast to the early summer meningoencephalitis (FSME) there is no vaccination against Lyme disease. Therefore, there is no medical protection against neuroborreliosis. The most important prophylaxis is therefore concentrated on avoiding tick bites. When you are out in the wild, it is best to wear long clothes and closed shoes. Most ticks … The prophylaxis | Neuroborreliosis – What is it?
It is usually transmitted by ticks and can be fatal in the late stages. We are talking about Lyme disease. The most common form of Lyme disease in the northern hemisphere, and thus also in Germany, is Lyme disease, which was first described in the town of Lyme in Connecticut, USA. According to the Robert … Recognize Lyme disease
Diagnosis So how can one now recognize a chronic Lyme disease? As in the other stages, the diagnosis of chronic Lyme disease is based on two pillars On the one hand there is the clinical examination, with the various symptoms that Lyme disease can cause in the final stage. These can be: Meningitis, neuroborreliosis, arthritis … Diagnosis | Recognize Lyme disease
Introduction In Germany, two diseases in particular are transmitted by tick bites. One is Lyme disease, which is caused by an infection with the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, and the other is TBE, which is caused by a viral infection. Tick bites often go unnoticed, which is why the diagnosis can often be quite difficult. Overview … What can be the consequences of a tick bite?
