Lyme Disease
Zoonotic Research
Disease Category
Bacteria
Common Name: Lyme Disease
Scientific Name: Borrelia Burgdorferi
Species Carried by
Ticks
How is it transmitted?
Transmitted to animals and humans through a bite of the infected tick ( vector)
Signs and Symptoms in Animals
Stiff Walk
Sensitive to touch
Fever
Difficult Breathing
Swollen lymph nodes
Harm to humans if not treated
Mood Disturbance
Neuropathy (dizziness)
Arthritis
Migraines
Life threatening disorders affecting heart, lung, and nervous system
Treatment
Antibiotics most commonly used are amoxicillin and doxycyline for humans and dogs.
Ways to Prevent
Animals
- Give flea and tick preventative
- Keep away from tall grass and wooded area
- Avoid woods and tall grass
- Cover all skin
- Check for ticks
- Use insect repellent 20% deet
Sources
mayoclinic.org
health.ny.gov
cdc.gov
animalplanet.com