In light of our recent tick fiasco, I thought it fitting that I post this article. Look at what we found in the news yesterday. Seriously!!
Lyme disease reports in Washington region grow April 8, 2009 - 9:56am
WASHINGTON (AP) - Reports of Lyme disease in the Washington region have grown in recent years, more than doubling in Virginia and Maryland from 2006 to 2007, the last year for which data are available.
Reports nearly doubled in the District, tripled in Howard County and quadrupled in Montgomery County. Loudoun County recorded half of all cases in Virginia.
Loudoun County health director David Goodfriend says the black-legged ticks, commonly called deer ticks, that carry the disease are taking hold in the Potomac region.
If caught early, most cases can be treated quickly. If not, the disease can bring heart and joint problems as well as Bell's palsy.
The first sign in about 70 percent of cases is a bull's-eye-like rash three to 30 days after a bite.
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Information from: The Washington Post, http://www.washingtonpost.com (Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Reports of Lyme disease in the Washington region have grown in recent years, more than doubling in Virginia and Maryland from 2006 to 2007, the last year for which data are available.
Reports nearly doubled in the District, tripled in Howard County and quadrupled in Montgomery County. Loudoun County recorded half of all cases in Virginia.
Loudoun County health director David Goodfriend says the black-legged ticks, commonly called deer ticks, that carry the disease are taking hold in the Potomac region.
If caught early, most cases can be treated quickly. If not, the disease can bring heart and joint problems as well as Bell's palsy.
The first sign in about 70 percent of cases is a bull's-eye-like rash three to 30 days after a bite.
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Information from: The Washington Post, http://www.washingtonpost.com
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