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Lyme Disease: A Growing Threat in Sweden
What is Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. The disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is carried by deer ticks. Lyme disease is a multi-systemic disease, which means that it can affect multiple organs and tissues in the body.
Symptoms of Lyme Disease
The symptoms of Lyme disease can vary depending on the stage of the infection. In the early stage, which typically lasts for 3-30 days after the tick bite, the most common symptom is a bullseye rash that appears at the site of the bite. Other symptoms of early Lyme disease can include fever, chills, headache, fatigue, and muscle and joint pain.
If Lyme disease is not treated in the early stage, it can progress to the second stage, which can occur weeks to months after the initial infection. Symptoms of the second stage can include facial palsy, heart problems, and arthritis.
If Lyme disease is still not treated, it can progress to the third stage, which can occur months to years after the initial infection. Symptoms of the third stage can include severe arthritis, neurological problems, and heart problems.
Treatment for Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is treated with antibiotics. The type of antibiotic and the length of treatment will depend on the stage of the infection. In the early stage, Lyme disease can be treated with a short course of oral antibiotics. In the second and third stages, Lyme disease may require longer treatment with intravenous antibiotics.
Prevention of Lyme Disease
There are several things you can do to prevent Lyme disease, including:
- Avoiding areas where ticks are known to live, such as wooded and grassy areas.
- Wearing long sleeves and pants when in areas where ticks are present.
- Using insect repellent containing DEET or picaridin.
- Checking yourself for ticks after being in areas where ticks are present.
- Removing ticks promptly if you find one on your body.
Lyme Disease in Sweden
Lyme disease is a growing threat in Sweden. The number of cases of Lyme disease reported in Sweden has increased significantly in recent years. In 2018, there were over 10,000 cases of Lyme disease reported in Sweden, up from just over 5,000 cases in 2010.
The increase in the number of cases of Lyme disease in Sweden is likely due to a number of factors, including climate change, which is causing ticks to become more active and to spread to new areas.
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