Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis, is an inflammatory disease, involving multiple body systems and causing symptoms that mimic other diseases. It is caused by the spiral-shaped bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi which may be transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected tick.
Read MoreWhat is a tick? Ixodid ticks are tiny parasitic arachnids which depend on a blood meal to survive. They can carry and transmit infectious bacteria and parasites such as Borrelia burgdorferi causing Lyme disease, Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Babesia, Rickettsia, and tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBE), among others. Can I test a tick? Testing the tick is the fastest way to determine your exposure to serious tick-borne diseases and, if symptoms develop, to support an early diagnosis and
Read MoreAONM Webinar with Dr. Armin Schwarzbach: The Growing Evidence Between Infections and Cancer (Part 1)
July 2022: The Growing Evidence Between Infections and Cancer (Part 1) There is significant research to suggest that infections contribute to the forming of, or even cause, cancers. In this second of his two-part webinar Dr. Schwarzbach will present evidence that will substantiate this claim. The potential behind such findings is huge for patients worldwide regarding not only unrealised and future therapeutic interventions, but also the prevention of cancers. ABOUT THE SPEAKER DR. ARMIN SCHWARZBACH, Ph.D
Read MoreLyme Disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tick. Lyme disease may be categorised into three stages: Stage I: Early-stage Lyme disease Stage II: Early disseminated Lyme disease If Lyme disease is left untreated, or is not treated early on, symptoms may include: Stage III: Late disseminated Lyme disease Later disease may be characterised by: Laboratory testing If Lyme disease is suspected AONM ArminLabs offers
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