Lyme Disease Does Not Cause Alzheimer’s

In modern times, we have the benefit of centuries of medical knowledge at our disposal. Between vaccines and other treatments, we’ve done an incredible job of improving the life expectancy of people around the world. However, there are some diseases that continue to evade vaccine treatments, and Lyme disease is included in this category. Although recent research indicates that there may be a vaccine for Lyme disease one day, there is almost nothing that can keep you from contracting Lyme disease from an infected tick. However, the disease is curable, and preventative measures like tick control are highly effective. So, what makes this disease so troublesome and fear-inducing? Unlike other bacterial diseases, Lyme disease can take a long time to present symptoms, and symptoms are often confused for other ailments. Long-term Lyme disease infections can resemble Alzheimer’s, but there is no correlation between the two. Let’s dig into some of these symptoms to determine why Lyme disease is difficult to recognize.

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Before we dive into the symptoms of this sickness, we need to know how long it takes for a tick to transmit Lyme disease to its victim. Most often, deer ticks are responsible for spreading Lyme disease, and this is because of adolescent “nymph” deer ticks that are almost imperceptibly small. When an infected tick latches on, it can stay attached for days at a time, and it only takes 16-48 hours for you to catch the disease. As slow-burning illness, Lyme disease can present symptoms within 3 days, but it isn’t unheard of for victims to only show symptoms a full month later. And, such signs are often confused with other ailments. *For example, fevers, headaches, fatigue are a common indication of the disease, but nearly every virus creates these reactions within the body. Other signs, like infections of the heart, joints, and nervous system are far more obvious, but these symptoms are signs of long-term disease.

Fortunately, a few weeks of antibiotics is usually sufficient to cure patients with Lyme disease, but you might already recognize why Lyme disease can be confused for Alzheimer’s. A chronic Lyme disease infection can have severe implications for the nervous system, and someone with a long-term case of Lyme disease can display symptoms similar to those of an Alzheimer’s patient. For example, many Lyme disease patients report short-term memory loss, disorientation, and difficulty managing simple tasks. Only 1 in 10 Lyme disease cases are correctly identified, so make sure you pay close attention to the warning signs – there are plenty of ticks in Westchester to keep an eye on.

Defense against Powassan & Lyme disease in Westchester County

Aside from Lyme disease, you should probably keep a look out for other tick-borne diseases like Powassan virus. Powassan has a 60% fatality rate, and while it is rare, there is no use taking risks with your health. Mosquito Squad has a long track record of successful tick control, and we are here to help you tackle ticks with our long-lasting treatments. Our barrier protection mist, which comes in our original and naturalformulas, is highly effective and guaranteed to defend your property for weeks at a time.

Lyme disease should be taken seriously – give Mosquito Squad of Westchester and Rockland County a call at (914) 353-4921 for all your tick control needs. We look forward to hearing from you!