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Everything You Need to Know About Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Disorders, 2nd Edition
Everything You Need to Know About Lyme Disease and Other TickBorne Disorders 2nd Edition Author:Karen Vanderhoof-Forschner, Karen Vanderhoof-Forschner Keep your family safe from tick-borne infections With millions around the world infectedand millions more at riskLyme and other tick-related disorders are todays fastest-growing infectious diseases. And while there has been much progress in combating these illnesses, we are a long way from eliminating them. Early treatmen... more »t is crucialand theres no better way to get informed and be prepared to deal with these diseases than to read this book. This comprehensive guide tells you everything you need to know to protect yourself and your family from the pain of Lyme, including vital information about the new Lyme disease vaccines. Written by Lyme disease pioneer Karen Vanderhoof-Forschnercofounder of the Lyme Disease Foundation and a Lyme sufferer herselfthis updated and expanded edition provides the latest on the multiple diseases that can be transmitted in a single tick bite and the symptoms that indicate youve been infected. In easy-to-understand language, the author discusses the often controversial issues of diagnosis and treatment of Lyme while reviewing the other tick-borne diseases in North America, such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, tularemia, the emerging ehrlichioses, and some that are considered potential biowarfare agents. She offers expert advice on:
Protecting yourself from disease-carrying ticksand what to do if you find one on your skin
Obtaining the best medical treatment
Accessing online information on vaccines, repellents, and the latest research
Finding self-help and support organizations, state medical complaint boards, products, and related services