Lyme update Tanya-Ruth's 2nd blood test (Western blot) again confirmed Lyme.
I asked to pass a message to the doctor regarding my concern that she may have aquired other tick-transmitted thingies in addition to Lyme which may require longer or different treatment.
Approximately 5 to 10 percent of patients may be co-infected with the Lyme disease agent and one of other tick-borne pathogens: babeosis (parasite) and ehrlichiosis (bacteria). The incubation period for babesiosis is typically 1- 6 weeks after a tick bite.
The information is coming from official website - Mass. Gov. Dept of Public Health & New England Medical Center.
The reason I go in details here in my livejournal - I had a problem finding the info on Internet quickly last time the doctor called. I want to be more prepared this time. I wonder if I have to paste treatment options in my lj as well to be even more prepared (this was my share of sad humor).
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