Lyme Disease and Covid-19
Megan Pinneo
Similarities between Covid-19 and Lyme Disease
As the world reaches the end of 2020, with the on going pandemic still looming we learn more and more each day about the Novel Corona Virus, and how it effects the population. Some researchers have notice similar symptoms between Lyme disease, and Covid-19 with two main differences.
Let’s get into those shall we. Starting with the similarities of the two.
In both Lyme disease and covid, people experience:
Muscle and or body aches
Fever
Headaches
Fatigue
Where they differ
With covid, the sick will experience shortness of breath, and with Lyme Disease they will notice what’s called the “bullseye rash.”
Lyme Disease is one of the most common tick borne diseases in the United States. If left untreated Lyme disease can progress through three different stages of severity effecting the brain, heart, and joints. It is important to get prompt diagnosis when infected with Lyme disease.
How To Protect Yourself Against Tick Bites
Wear long sleeves, pants, and a hat.
Wear boots/ tuck pants into boots.
If you have long hair tie it up.
Use insect repellent.
Do a tick check before going indoors.
What should you do if you find a tick on your body?
REMOVE IMMEDIATELY! Quick removal will help to avoid infection.
Protect Your Home From Ticks
Protect your home against ticks by cutting back bushes and shrubs surrounding your property.
Mow the lawn regularly. Keep fire wood a distance from your home, and neatly stacked.
Always try to keep a clean indoor, and outdoor area.
Having a regular general Pest Control Service will help protect your home from many other pests like rodents, which ticks will feed on.
Pest Control
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