Lyme's Disease Flashcards by Callum Anderson | Brainscape

Q

What is the causative organism of lymes disease?

A

Borrelia Bugdoferi

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What type of bacteria is borellia bugoferi?

A

Spirochete

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Life cycle of borrelia?

A

Infects livestock

Livestock bitten by tick

Borrelia ingested by tick

Tick bites human

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What are the early signs of lymes?

A

Localised erythema migrans

Arthritis

Flu like symptoms

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What are the late symptoms of lymes?

A

Hepatitis
Bell’s palsy
Lymphocytoma

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Treatment of lymes?

A

Doxycycline

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