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Source- The post on Lyme disease is based on the article “Lyme disease reported in Kerala’s Ernakulam” published in “Times of India” on 13th March 2024.
What is the News?
Recently, a case of Lyme disease has been reported in the Ernakulam district of Kerala.
About Lyme disease
| Aspect | Details |
| Description | It is a vector-borne infectious disease. |
| Caused by | Bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi |
| Transmission | 1. It is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks, often referred to as deer ticks. |
| Affected regions | 1. It’s commonly found in forests and grasslands around the world, especially when the weather is warmer. 2. It is most commonly reported in North America, Europe, and some parts of Asia. |
| Symptoms | High-grade fever, pain and swelling in his knee, neck stiffness and superficial ulcers over the scrotum |
| Treatment | 1) The standard treatment for Lyme disease is an antibiotic taken as a pill. 2) The treatment usually lasts 10 to 14 days. Treatment may be longer depending on symptoms. |
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