Via Calgary Herald, excerpt :
" Infected ticks turn up in city, Edmonton
As health authorities urge Albertans to guard against Lyme disease after five infected ticks were found so far this year, a Calgary mother says she's frustrated her sick daughter hasn't been tested for the illness despite repeated requests.
The pinhead-sized ticks carrying the Borrellia burgdorferi bacteria that cause Lyme disease were spotted recently on four dogs and a cat, through Alberta's surveillance system, said the province's chief medical officer of health, Dr. Andre Corriveau.
Alberta doesn't typically see a lot of the infected ticks, partially because they don't survive well in the dry climate.
Gabrielle Ravenda, whose daughter Mikayla has been sick for nine days with a number of symptoms linked to Lyme disease, said she's frustrated the 14-year-old hasn't been tested for the illness, even if the possibility is remote.
"At least give parents the peace of mind you're going to rule it out and get tested."
Mikayla has been suffering from a high fever, chronic neck and back pain, nausea and lethargy since July 10."
Showing posts with label Lyme Disease. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lyme Disease. Show all posts
Friday, July 22, 2011
Monday, July 4, 2011
US : Tompkins warns of rise in Lyme disease cases
Article via Ithaca Journal, excerpt :
" Tompkins County is now considered an endemic area for Lyme disease, according to the county Health Department.
The Tompkins County Health Department released a report that said Lyme disease is on the rise in the county. In 2006, there were two cases in the county. In 2010, there were 70. So far in 2011, there have been 14 cases of Lyme disease and 28 probable cases, according to the health department.
"Anybody who spends anytime outside is at risk," community health nurse supervisor Karen Bishop said. "We now have a much higher number of deer ticks here that are infected, so everyone is more susceptible to get infected."
" Tompkins County is now considered an endemic area for Lyme disease, according to the county Health Department.
The Tompkins County Health Department released a report that said Lyme disease is on the rise in the county. In 2006, there were two cases in the county. In 2010, there were 70. So far in 2011, there have been 14 cases of Lyme disease and 28 probable cases, according to the health department.
"Anybody who spends anytime outside is at risk," community health nurse supervisor Karen Bishop said. "We now have a much higher number of deer ticks here that are infected, so everyone is more susceptible to get infected."
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
US : Cases of Lyme disease handled inconsistently
Article from Metrowest Daily News, excerpt :
" The state needs a commission to study Lyme disease because the illness is poorly understood and care for patients is inconsistent, a new report says.
"The medical community, ranging from physicians to medical research institutes, have varied perceptions of Lyme disease and appropriate treatment methods," said the report released yesterday by the House Committee on Post Audit and Oversight led by state Rep. David Linsky, D-Natick.
The report said that since insurance companies rely on the Infectious Diseases Society of America's guidelines for Lyme treatment of 28 days, people suffering chronic symptoms might not receive coverage for care and medication.
"Insurance companies in Massachusetts have typically followed IDSA guidelines rather than (International Lyme And Associated Diseases Society's) and therefore patients being prescribed treatment for longer than 28 days often have their treatment denied by the insurance companies," the report states.
Suffolk and Middlesex counties saw the most reported cases of Lyme disease in 2009, with a combined count of 702 out of the statewide 4,045 cases, the report says."
" The state needs a commission to study Lyme disease because the illness is poorly understood and care for patients is inconsistent, a new report says.
"The medical community, ranging from physicians to medical research institutes, have varied perceptions of Lyme disease and appropriate treatment methods," said the report released yesterday by the House Committee on Post Audit and Oversight led by state Rep. David Linsky, D-Natick.
The report said that since insurance companies rely on the Infectious Diseases Society of America's guidelines for Lyme treatment of 28 days, people suffering chronic symptoms might not receive coverage for care and medication.
"Insurance companies in Massachusetts have typically followed IDSA guidelines rather than (International Lyme And Associated Diseases Society's) and therefore patients being prescribed treatment for longer than 28 days often have their treatment denied by the insurance companies," the report states.
Suffolk and Middlesex counties saw the most reported cases of Lyme disease in 2009, with a combined count of 702 out of the statewide 4,045 cases, the report says."
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