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Understanding the epidemiology and nature of Lyme disease (LD), and the perception of its risk to the human population are important for the development of public health policies, for guiding clinicians in their practices, and for general public awareness to minimize risk to the population.However, there has been minimal research into knowledge levels and resulting perceptions of Lyme disease, and how those perceptions influence various groups in their practices.This book explores four groups for their knowledge levels and perceptions on Lyme disease: scientists, policy makers, clinicians, and disease-specific advocates.One major category emerged through analysis: knowledge and understanding of LD, along with 5 sub-categories: lack of knowledge and understanding of LD, application of LD knowledge, LD transmission, individual roles, and personal perspectives.The findings indicate the importance of the critical current science of Lyme being disseminated across the groups to enable the development of risk perceptions conducive to effective disease control, and should be particularly useful for healthcare professionals, or individuals personally affected by Lyme disease. ... Read more

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Among the remarkable attributes of Lyme disease is the amount of controversy it continues to generate. The disease's clinical features, the correct use of established serologies, the value of newer testing modalities, the determing of a prognosis, the selection of treatment--all remain subjects of debate. By means of a series of case discussions I will address at least some of these issues (and also the issue of prevention). My aim is to demonstrate that with adequate attention to specifics and details and with adequate knowledge of the proved facts about Lyme disease, the diagnosis and management of the disease are usually relatively straightforward (Tables 1 and 2). ... Read more

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Aspects of Lyme Borreliosis is a comprehensive scientificpresentation of virtually all aspects of lyme borreliosis.It starts with a concise history of lyme borreliosis and itscausative agent, Borrelia burgdorferi. Themorphological andbiological characteristics of B. burgdorferi arepresented,followed by outlines on the ecology and histopathology ofLB.The various aspects of the clinical manifestations of LBare systematically dealt with, starting with a clinicaloverview. A special chapter covers the microbiologicaldiagnosis. After a presentation on the susceptibility ofB.burgdorferi in vitro and in animals against a great varietyof antibiotics, a thorough discussion on the treatment of LBincluding criticalremarks follows. The book closes with achapter on the epidemiology of LB. ... Read more

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Abstract: Chances are high that you've heard warnings about Lyme disease, a potentially serious infection that affects nearly 25,000 people each year in the United States. But what is Lyme disease, and how can you prevent it?
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The discovery of Lyme disease, biologically better termed Lyme borreliosis, has provided scientists with a tremendous opportunity to elucidate pathophysiologic mechanisms in borrelial infections. Large, carefully designed, and mostly prospective clinico-epidemiologic studies are the basis for the evidence-based review chapters that constitute Lyme Borreliosos: Epidemiology and Clinical Applications. Clinicians will find herein a body of knowledge that will facilitate their management of patients, as well as arm them with authoritative information they can use to dispel the myths about tick-borne infections that have crept into the popular knowledge. ... Read more

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Lyme disease is that unseen destroyer of lives. Each year tens of thousands are diagnosed with the disease—a number that represents one-tenth of those actually infected. It has been called “the great imitator” because the disease mimics nearly 350 other diseases. Unknown—or perhaps just ignored—are those whose lives are disrupted, devalued and left behind. This book is for them. This book is for all those who have questions regarding the effects of Lyme disease. It is for the families, the friends and the infected. This is the story of one man’s ongoing struggle to overcome. ... Read more

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Mary...
I wanted to write this review as i have read this book. The titel is just what it is One mans story,he never clames to be a doctor or have all the answers,he is not a singer songwriter or actor he is just an average man just living life like the rest of us.Until lyme Disease changed his life and the lives of all the people who know and love him,as it does with everyone who has this disease. Understanding just some of the effects this disease has not only on your physical body but the mentel and emotional rollecoaster ride it takes you on is an ongoing battle.
I strongly recommend you read this book, you will walk away with a new understanding.

I have read the book!
I actually did read the book and am writing my review based off of that.

The book is well written and as titled is one man's story of his own life in dealing with lyme disease.The book is about the personal side of this horrible disease, more specifically his own story, not anyone else's story, just his.

It is meant to tell others about how drastically and profoundly the disease can change an average person's life, for the worse. All too often people think "this won't happen to me", in this case it did happen and to a person who is no different than the rest of us; a hardworking family man.

The book is meant to reach out to others; giving perhaps a justifcation (a sense of "see I am not making all these symptons up"to those with lyme disease, maybe a reality check to the family and friends of people with lyme disease, and a simple reflection of life to those who have heard of lyme disease but don't know much about it and think it will never happen to them.

The author never once stated in his book that it is a medical book on lyme disease or that he has all the facts.That is just it, when dealing with a disease you don't ever really know all the facts, you just know how you feel and how your life has changed.That is all the author is trying to tell you,that and possibly a shouted out warning to be cautious and careful if you are in an area prone to lyme disease.

Actually, the book doesn't even have to be specifically for those dealing with lyme disease, it is for anyone dealing with any given disease that has made them no longer who they once were.

The book is sad and might make you grab a kleenex, especially if you have or know someone with lyme disease (or some other life changing disease). If you do not, you realize how truly fortunate you are and acknowledge that life and your abilities are not meant to be taken for granted.

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For some of us, myself included, chronic illness can be a cruel and painful road that we're unfortunately forced to walk alone. For in that place we spend far too many years suffering in total isolation where perceptions, prejudices and ignorance dominate every facet of our mortal being. But those of us, who do get through that process by our own volition, have both a right and an obligation to inform the world about the horrors we've endured and the skills we've gained. For in that way, we contribute through our own unique style the very essence of our thoughts, our life experiences and our desires for our fellow man. Because despite populist beliefs, Lymes Disease is not a life sentence and that is a FACT and you can take it from me, for once we understand the rationale behind root cause analysis, we are able to free ourselves from Lymes Disease's grasp and soar once more like the eagles we were born to be. ... Read more

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Growing up, we sometimes don’t pay attention to the choices we are given. It is only with time that we begin to make them into our own possibilities and dreams. It is an amazing feeling to wake up and realize you are actually living your dream. As a child, I was taught to dream with my whole heart. I suppose I never prepared myself for when life changes so quickly that you barely have time to react. In an instant of fate, life takes you down a road you have never seen before. You feel afraid, timid, and challenged. The truth is, as much as we learn growing up, it truly isn’t until these moments that we see just how much we can overcome and just how amazing life really is. ... Read more

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Perfect in every way
This book is perfect. It is perfectly written and the story perfectly told. There are moments when you feel joy for the author, but there are also moments when you are heartbroken because of the battles that she must fight. However, through it all you learn that she will always continue to fight for the things that she believes in. It is an amazing story that shows we all must continue fighting are own daily struggles. The book was an inspiration to me and I must thank Sally for having the ability to inspire. I cannot express enough the impact that this book has had on me. It would be a cruel injustice for someone to miss the opportunity to read this book. It can help no matter what type of situation you are dealing with.

honest and raw
While I was walking is like having a peek into someone's journal.Sally Russo expertly chronicles a period of her life with honesty and raw truth.A must read for anyone needing inspiration through tough times.And a big Aplus for the truth about Lyme Disease and how it is NOT be handled by our country's doctors so well.

Inspiring
Sally the book is amazing and I could not be more proud of you.I am so impressed with how well you are able to open up and tell your story of stuggles and the way you are persevering.You truly are an insperation to all.I wish nothing but success and happiness for you so don't give up and keep up with the fantastic writing!

Wonderful & Touching Story

What a remarkable story illustrated in such a vivid way.Sally's fight & passion for life is so touching, and her story truly made me realize how important the simplicities of life are.Sally's struggles and challenges have sculpted her into a very strong and brave young woman.I would highly recommend this story for all ages!

No surprises here...
No surprises here.I couldn't put the book down.Sally is and always has been an extremely strong and determined person.This book evidences how she has persevered through things in life that would have made many of us give up.I commend her for turning these life experiences into positive ones to share and educate those around her.This book can be read by any college bound student, any parent with college bound children, and any person or parent who has experienced these same tragedies.It is truly an inspiration to take this journey with Sally through her writing, teaching the reader that it is possible to move on and face life head on to conquer any obstacle.Not only does it address her emotional distress while in college, she then addresses her next obstacle of facing a life altering disease yet still presses on.This book may open the eyes of some people experiencing these same unexplained health problems leading to, and in some cases, masking Lyme Disease and perhaps face them in the right direction.If nothing else, this book can make many others feel that they are not alone.This book is a rollercoaster of emotions and experiences.I cried a lot and laughed some but all in all, I am so proud that Sally is doing better and has chosen to own this journey and share it with the world. ... Read more

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The Hidden Epidemic of Lyme Disease

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Title: Lyme Disease : a Diagnostic and Treatment Dilemma : Hearing Before the Committee on Labor and Human Resources, United States Senate, One Hundred Third Congress, First Session, on Examining the Adequacy of Current Diagnostic Measures and Research Activities in the Prevention and Treatment of Lyme Disease, August 5, 1993Publisher: Washington : U.S. G.P.O. : For sale by the U.S. G.P.O., Supt. of Docs., Congressional Sales OfficePublication date: 1993Subjects: Lyme disease -- Complications United StatesLyme disease -- Treatment United StatesLyme disease -- Treatment Complications United StatesNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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This up-to-date and comprehensive set of two CD-ROM discs provides a superb collection of official Federal government documents on the subject of Lyme Disease. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that features a skin rash, swollen joints and flu-like symptoms. You get the disease from the bite of an infected tick. Sometimes it is hard to know if you have Lyme disease because you may not have noticed a tick bite. Also, many of its symptoms are like those of other diseases. Symptoms may include a skin rash, often resembling a bulls-eye; fever; headache; muscle pain; stiff neck, or swelling of knees and other large joints. In the early stages, doctors look at your symptoms and medical history to figure out whether you have Lyme disease.For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust. This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the relevant institute for this disease, and others.In addition to the comprehensive disease-specific coverage, this disc set also includes our Medical Encyclopedia, a $19.95 value! The Encyclopedia presents a collection of official documents about a wide range of medical topics, diseases, illnesses, health and wellness. There is vital information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Cancer Institute, and more. Topics covered include: major diseases, including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, blood diseases and disorders, lung diseases, and neurological disorders such as dementia and epilepsy * CDC Health Topics A to Z, Foodborne Illnesses, Infants and Children, Injuries, Occupational Health, Older Adults, Women * CDC Travelers' Health - Destinations, Vaccinations, Diseases, Mosquito, Tick, Food, Water, Clinics, Yellow Book, Children, Airplanes, Cruise Ships, Special Needs, Relief Workers, * Dietary Guidelines * NIH A to Z from abnormalities to X-rays.Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 67 of the best sites for medical information! Built-in weblinks let you quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations. ... Read more

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Hannelore Helbing-Sheafe’s personal experience with Lymedisease was a powerful motivator to investigate possible ways to helpherself and others. The focus of her holistically oriented practicewas always on finding the cause of the problem and instructingpatients in using natural medicine and therapy and/or specificnutrients to correct and reverse existing health problems. Her mainfocus has been to seek balance in all body systems. Lyme Disease–Alternative medicine can help provides valuable information aboutholistic therapy options for patients afflicted with acute or chronicLyme disease problems but also provides detailed information regardingcurrent medical diagnostic procedures and treatment. The book alsoprovides details about the multiple, complexing symptoms experiencedby patients of this disease. Lyme Disease –Alternative medicine canhelp is an education on "Nature’s Pharmacy". It promises nomiracle cures; instead, it lists safe natural antibiotic,anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and pain soothingsubstances as an alternative treatment option to reverse the illnessto a more manageable level and give the chronically ill patientquality of life and hope. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Cat Watch, published by Thomson Gale on June 1, 2007. The length of the article is 971 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Lyme disease: a warm-weather threat to your cat: as temperatures rise, ticks proliferate, and the risk of dangerous infection mounts.(DISEASE)
Author: Tom Ewing
Publication: Cat Watch (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2007
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This digital document is an article from Emerging Infectious Diseases, published by Thomson Gale on April 1, 2006. The length of the article is 6024 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Economic impact of Lyme disease.
Author: Xinzhi Zhang
Publication: Emerging Infectious Diseases (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2006
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Volume: 12Issue: 4Page: 653(8)

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This digital document is an article from Children's Digest, published by Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc. on July 1, 1996. The length of the article is 327 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: What is Lyme disease? How an you prevent it, and what do you do if you get it?(Ask Doctor Cory)
Author: Cory SerVaas
Publication: Children's Digest (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 1996
Publisher: Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc.
Volume: v46Issue: n5Page: p24(1)

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This digital document is an article from Pediatric News, published by International Medical News Group on May 1, 2003. The length of the article is 645 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Preventing Lyme disease.(Editorial)
Author: Henry M., JR Feder
Publication: Pediatric News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2003
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Volume: 37Issue: 5Page: 27(1)

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This incredible CD-ROM provides a comprehensive collection of the electronic versions of EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES (EID), a peer-reviewed monthly journal tracking and analyzing disease trends, published by the National Center for Infectious Diseases of the Centers for Disease Control.This collection covers January 1995 to July 2002. Some of the topics covered include:

Smallpox Research: U.S. Interagency Collaboration; Anthrax of the Gastrointestinal Tract; Usutu Virus; Hantavirus; Tuberculosis; Bear Canyon Virus; Rickettsial Pox; Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever; West Nile Virus; Lyme Disease; Sin Nombre Virus; Cyclospora; Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy; Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease; Escherichia coli; Influenza; Developing New Smallpox Vaccines; Smallpox: Clinical and Epidemiologic Features; Preparing for Pandemic Influenza: The Need for Enhanced Surveillance; The Economic Impact of Pandemic Influenza in the United States; Clinical Epidemiology of Malaria in the Highlands of Western Kenya; Saint Louis Encephalitis; Streptococcus Pneumoniae; Parachlamydiaceae: Potential Emerging Pathogens; Staphylococcus aureus; Rhabdoviruses; Cryptosporidiosis; Trypanosomiasis; Enterococci; Simian Immunodeficiency Viruses; Urban Canine Rabies; Neisseria meningitidis; Hemorrhagic Fever; Encephalitis; Hepatitis; Salmonella; Ebola; Bat Rabies; Corynebacterium diphtheriae; AIDS; HIV; Canine parvovirus; Andes virus; Bermejo virus; Campylobacteriosis; Listeria monocytogenes; Bubonic plague; Eosinophilic Meningitis; Adenovirus Type 7; Eastern Equine Encephalomyelitis Virus; Enteroviruses; Rift Valley Fever; Distemper; Animal Rabies; Diarrheal Pathogens; Bloodstream Infections; Legionnaires' Disease; Tularemia; Bordetella pertussis; Nosocomial Infections; Cryptosporidium felis; Herpesvirus 6; Klebsiella pneumoniae; Hepatitis E Virus; Listeriosis; Leptospirosis.

Other subjects include: Database Searches as a Tool for Early Detection of Epidemics; Temporal Changes in Prevalence of Antimicrobial Resistance in 23 U.S. Hospitals; Medical Care Capacity for Influenza Outbreaks, Los Angeles; Megadrought and Megadeath in 16th Century Mexico; Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems in Epidemiology; Introduction of West Nile virus in the Middle East by Migrating White Storks; Lyme Disease Transmission by Ticks; Physician-Based Surveillance of Foodborne Illness; Could Malaria Reappear in Italy?; Bioterrorism as a Public Health Threat; Passive Antibody Administration (Immediate Immunity) as a Specific Defense against Biological Weapons; Bioterrorism-Related Inhalational Anthrax: The First 10 Cases Reported in the United States; Modeling Potential Responses to Smallpox as a Bioterrorist Weapon; Investigating Disease Outbreaks under a Protocol to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention; Lessons Learned from a Full-Scale Bioterrorism Exercise; The Prospect of Domestic Bioterrorism; Potential Biological Weapons Threats; Vaccines, Pharmaceutical Products, and Bioterrorism: Challenges for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; Use of Automated Ambulatory-Care Encounter Records for Detection of Acute Illness Clusters, Including Potential Bioterrorism Events; Smallpox: An Attack Scenario; Aftermath of a Hypothetical Smallpox Disaster; Clinical and Epidemiologic Principles of Anthrax; Addressing Bioterrorist Threats: Where Do We Go from Here?; About the First National Symposium on Medical and Public Health Response to Bioterrorism; The Emerging Threat of Bioterrorism; View from the Hill: Congressional Efforts to Address Bioterrorism; Finding the Right Balance against Bioterrorism; Historical Trends Related to Bioterrorism: An Empirical Analysis; The Threat of Biological Attack: Why Concern Now?; Nuclear Blindness: An Overview of the Biological Weapons Programs of the Former Soviet Union and Iraq; Aum Shinrikyo: Once and Future Threat?; The Prospect of Domestic Bioterrorism; Potential Biological Weapons Threats; Epidemiology of Bioterrorism; Vaccines in Civilian Defense Against Bioterrorism; Anthrax: A Possible Case History; Applying Lessons Learned from Anthrax Case History To Other Scenarios; Air Evacuation under High-Level Biosafety Containment: The Aeromedical Isolation Team; Public Health Assessment of Potential Biological Terrorism Agents; Developing New Smallpox Vaccines; Modeling Potential Responses to Smallpox as a Bioterrorist Weapon, and much more.

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Our CD-ROMs are privately-compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government.. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work utilizing the benefits of the Adobe Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed, searched by finding specific words, or printed without untold hours of tedious research and downloading. Vast archives of important public domain government information that might otherwise remain inaccessible are available for instant review no matter where you are. This book-on-a-disc makes a great reference work and educational tool. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, thoroughly researched, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by International Medical News Group on October 1, 2010. The length of the article is 476 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Lyme prophylaxis risk often outweighs potential benefit.(INFECTIOUS DISEASES)
Author: Bruce Jancin
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2010
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 41Issue: 10Page: 24(1)

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by International Medical News Group on November 15, 2002. The length of the article is 598 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: New Lyme disease assay may simplify laboratory testing. (Simple, Rapid, Easily Automated).
Author: Nancy Walsh
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 15, 2002
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 35Issue: 22Page: 32(1)

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