I read an article that talked about a new tick transmitted disease that is similar to Lyme disease. The organism that is this new disease is called Borrelia miyamotoi. It was first found in Japan in 1995 then in Central Russia in 2011. In 2001 and 2006, cases were found in deer ticks in Connecticut and Northern California. Cases of this show fever that burns for days and then disappears. It can cause flu like symptoms, headache, muscle aches, stiff neck, and fatigue. A round of doxycycline or amoxycilin will prevent further symptoms.
This seems to be a cousin of Lyme disease. Luckily it also seems to be treated the same way. I’m not surprised a similar disease has been found due to the fact that Lyme disease is capable to hiding in the body from antibiotics. It’s a smart disease and like many other disease and virus’, they soon mutate and become stronger due to the antibiotics.
As spring approaches, be sure to look for ticks in your area!
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