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    Lyme disease - Tick bites

    It is normal for the skin around a tick bite to turn red and itch. This inflammatory reaction has nothing to do with Lyme disease and usually goes away within a few days after the tick is removed. But if the skin near the bite is red a few days or weeks after you were bitten, it could be a sign of Lyme disease. A Lyme disease rash typically ... more...

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    What are ticks and how can they be removed? - Tick bites ...

    Even once the tick has been successfully removed, it's important to keep an eye on the bite in the following weeks. If a circular red skin rash appears, it may be a sign of Lyme disease. Then you need to see a doctor. The same is true if you develop flu-like symptoms such as fever or aching joints. more...

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    Although ticks can carry and spread disease, tick bites usually don't cause any health problems. You're much less likely to develop tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) than Lyme disease. And there are several things you can do to prevent tick bites. more...

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    Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) - Tick bites ...

    The TBE vaccine can only protect you from the TBE virus, but not from Lyme disease, which is a much more common consequence of tick bites. Research has shown that most people who get vaccinated develop antibodies against the TBE virus. more...

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    Tick bites

    Two main diseases can be transmitted by ticks in Germany: Lyme disease (also called Lyme borreliosis) and tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), which can cause inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord (meningitis). more...

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    What is known about the causes of fibromyalgia ...

    There is currently no scientific evidence that infectious illnesses like Lyme disease or injuries (e.g. from accidents) play a role in the development of fibromyalgia. There is also no proven link between fibromyalgia and other factors that are sometimes mentioned – including problems with the thyroid gland, sex hormones, muscles or nerves. more...

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    What are immunological tests?

    What are immunological tests used for? Immunological tests are widely used. Their areas of application include: Bowel cancer screening: This test looks for the blood pigment hemoglobin, a sign of blood in stool. Blood in stool can be caused by various things, such as hemorrhoids, polyps or even bowel cancer. more...

Updated September 24th 2019 September 24th 2019
Created September 16th 2013
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