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	Lyme Disease Facts
		Lyme disease is a rapidly emerging bacterial infection that is spread to people by the bite of infected ticks.
		Lyme disease gets its name from the town of Lyme, Connecticut, where the illness was first identified in the United States in 1975.
		Lyme disease is passed to humans and other animals when a tick infected with the bacterium bites the person or animal and stays attached long enough (usually more than 36 hours) to take a blood meal.
	www.astdhpphe.org /infect/Lyme.html (1150 words)

	Lyme disease - Medical Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Lyme disease is an infectious disease, first observed in and around Lyme, Connecticut in 1977.
		In cases of chronic Lyme disease, diagnosis must take all factors into account (tick bite exposure, symptom history, etc..) and will continue to be problematic until a more reliable test is developed.
		Lyme disease infection can be prevented by avoiding heavily wooded areas, where ticks may live in the moist, thick underbrush.
	www.nursingstudy.com /encyclopedia/Lyme_disease.html (449 words)

	East Lyme, Connecticut - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		East Lyme is a town located in New London County, Connecticut.
		Its common for the town of East Lyme to be erroneously called Niantic, due to this side of town being the "beach" side which is popular with tourists and visitors in the summer months.
		The High School, known as East Lyme High School, is located in the downtown Flanders region, and the mascot is the Viking.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/East_Lyme,_Connecticut (520 words)

	Lyme Disease Introduction
		Lyme disease was named in 1977 for the town of Lyme, Connecticut, where a cluster of the disease was observed.
		Transmitted by the bite of a tick, Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the spirochete (spiral shaped bacteria) Borrelia burgdorferi.
		Lyme disease must not be ruled out solely on the basis of a negative test result.
	www.lymeinfo.net /lyme.html (534 words)

	Lyme disease
		Lyme disease was first recognized in Lyme, Connecticut in 1977 as Lyme arthritis (1).
		Infection is caused by the bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi.
		Lyme arthritis: an epidemic of oligoarticular arthritis in children and adults in three Connecticut communities.
	www.dph.state.ct.us /BCH/infectiousdise/tickborne/lyme.htm (213 words)

	Neuroscience for Kids - Lyme Disease
		Lyme disease was first discovered in 1975 after a mysterious outbreak of arthritis in children who lived near Lyme, Connecticut.
		Lyme disease is an infectious disease (a disease caused by an outside agent) that affects the skin first, then the joints, the nervous system and, if untreated, eventually other organs.
		Lyme disease is rather difficult to diagnose because many of its symptoms can occur with other diseases.
	faculty.washington.edu /chudler/lyme.html (1058 words)

	Lyme Disease in Cats (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Although Lyme disease itself has been around for centuries, it was only in 1975 that it gained its name after an outbreak of human Lyme disease in Old Lyme, Connecticut.
		Lyme disease is caused by corkscrew-shaped Borrelia bacteria which are carried inside Ixodes ticks.
		Often, Lyme disease is only diagnosed because the owner notices a tick or a tick bite on the cat; otherwise the symptoms are ambiguous and can be mistaken for other illnesses.
	www.messybeast.com /lyme.htm (803 words)

	Lyme Disease -- Connecticut
		The incidence of Lyme disease for all Connecticut residents in 1985 was 22/100,000.
		A comparison of the results with those of a 1977 study (1) reveals an increase of 163% in the incidence of Lyme disease in the eight towns reporting cases in 1977 and shows that, by the mid-1980s, the disease had spread inland from the coastal areas.
		Lyme disease is a problem of increasing national and international concern that merits continual and improved surveillance.
	www.cdc.gov /mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00001024.htm (1263 words)

	US Lyme Disease Cases Reached Highest Levels Ever In 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The CDC says factors contributing to the increase of reported Lyme disease include "growing populations of deer that support the Ixodes tick vector, increased residential development of wooded areas, tick dispersal to new areas, improved disease recognition in areas where LD is endemic, and enhanced reporting".
		Lyme disease was named in 1977 when arthritis was observed in a cluster of children in and around Lyme, Connecticut.
		Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium, Borrelia burgdorferi.
	www.healthtalk.ca /lyme_disease_06072004_8821.php (290 words)

	Encyclopedia: Wethersfield, Connecticut
		Hartford County is located in the north central part of the state of Connecticut.
		Wethersfield was founded in 1634, the second oldest town in Connecticut.
		Wethersfield was settled by farmers relocating from Watertown in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Wethersfield,-Connecticut (964 words)

	DVBID: Home Page \| CDC Lyme Disease
		Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected fllegged ticks.
		Lyme disease is diagnosed based on symptoms, physical findings (e.g., rash), and the possibility of exposure to infected ticks; laboratory testing is helpful in the later stages of disease.
		Most cases of Lyme disease can be treated successfully with a few weeks of antibiotics.
	www.cdc.gov /ncidod/dvbid/lyme/index.htm (133 words)

	lyme web index
		Lyme is a small, rural town, population 2,016, nestled in the hills of southeastern Connecticut along the shore of the Connecticut River.
		The Town of Lyme has its own distinct qualities and characteristics and is a separate entity from its neighbor the Town of Old Lyme.
		Lyme and Old Lyme educate their students jointly and are the two towns that compromise Regional School District 18.
	www.twnlyme.org (191 words)

	Lyme disease
		Lyme disease is an infection transmitted by the bite of ticks carrying the spiral-shaped bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi.
		Cases of Lyme disease have been reported in 49 of the 50 states; however, 92% of the 17,730 cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2000 were from only nine states (Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Wisconsin).
		Lyme disease is usually described in terms of length of infection (time since the person was bitten by a tick infected with Lyme disease) and whether Borrelia burgdorferi is localized or disseminated (spread through the body by fluids and cells carrying Borrelia burgdorferi).
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/lyme_disease.jsp (2677 words)

	What Is Lyme Disease In Dogs... Learn All About The Signs Of Lyme Disease in ThePetCenter.com
		Lyme Disease in dogs has been reported in every state but certain geographical areas are much more likely to harbor bacteria-carrying ticks than others.
		Of the hundreds of cases of canine Lyme Disease that I have seen, over 90 percent of canine patients were admitted with signs of limping (usually one foreleg), lymph node swelling in the affected limb, and a temperature of 103 degrees (101 to 102.5 degrees is normal).
		In humans Lyme Disease is defined as a "multi-system tick-borne disorder caused by the spirochete bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi." Since 1982, when the causative organism was positively identified, numbers of cases in humans have made Lyme Disease the number one tick-borne disease in the U.
	www.thepetcenter.com /gen/lyme.html (3158 words)

	American Lyme Disease Foundation - Lyme Disease (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		In summary, serologic testing is not useful early in the course of Lyme disease, because of the low sensitivity of tests in early disease.
		Lyme disease: serodiagnosis of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato infection.
		A recent study of Lyme arthritis in the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that a four-week course of oral doxycycline is just as effective in treating late LD, and much less expensive, than a similar course of intravenous Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) unless neurological or severe cardiac abnormalities are present.
	www.aldf.com /Lyme.asp (3635 words)

	Lyme Disease: Fact from Fiction (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Lyme disease is caused by an organism known as a spirochaete and named Borrelia burgdorferi.
		Lyme nosode is a homeopathic remedy that is made from the killed organism, diluted, successed and potentized to the point that nothing of the original organism remains.
		I have seen all the symptoms of Lyme disease in dogs four to eight weeks after the vaccine and when I sent the western blot test to Cornell, it shows no evidence of the disease, only evidence of the dog having been vaccinated, yet the dog shows all the classic symptoms of the disease.
	www.drschoen.com /articles_L2_10_.html (1418 words)

	Lyme Disease (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The name comes from the geographical area where the disease was first recognized, Lyme, Connecticut, but Lyme knows no geographical limitations.
		Lyme disease is easily and effectively treated--if recognized early enough--with a course of antibiotics.
		The dog may seem to recover dramatically within the first couple of days, but as with all antibiotic treatment, it is important to continue with the medication for the entire prescribed period.
	www.bordercollie.org /lyme.html (653 words)

	CDC - Spatial Analysis of Human Granulocytic Ehrlichiosis near Lyme, Connecticut
		While many risk factors and environmental cues may be similar for Lyme disease and HGE, investigating the spatial nature of the latter in an area known to be endemic for both may increase our understanding of the epidemiology of HGE and enhance our ability to focus education and control efforts to reduce human disease risk.
		The spatial distribution of Lyme disease rates is correlated with widespread tick populations and pathogen prevalence (25).
		This area of active surveillance was identified previously by its high rates of Lyme disease, and the towns to the east were excluded because at the time the study was initiated (1997) those towns had lower rates of Lyme disease compared with the 12 study towns.
	www.cdc.gov /ncidod/EID/vol8no9/02-0103.htm (4530 words)

	FamilyFun: Health Encyclopedia: Lyme Disease
		The disease is caused by a bacterium transmitted by the bite of infected ticks.
		Cases of Lyme disease have been reported throughout the continental United States, but infectious ticks seem to be most active in the Northeast, the upper Midwest and the Pacific Northwest.
		The first sign of Lyme disease is often a distinctive, circular rash appearing from several days to two weeks after the tick bit.
	familyfun.go.com /parenting/child/health/childhealth/dony79enc_lyme (907 words)

	Lyme Disease Information
		Lyme is an infection that is transmitted via the bite of a deer tick.
		The tick is infected with a spiral-shaped bacterium or spirochete known as Borrelia burgdorferi.
		Lyme disease may be difficult to diagnose because many of its symptoms are similar to those of other disorders.
	www.arthritisinsight.com /medical/disease/lyme.html (510 words)

	Lyme, Connecticut -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Lyme, Connecticut -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
		Lyme is a town located in (Click link for more info and facts about New London County, Connecticut) New London County, Connecticut.
		Out of the total population, 0.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/l/ly/lyme,_connecticut.htm (441 words)

	Lyme Disease Remedy Report - 72 Hour Relief!
		So when a friend was recently diagnosed with Lyme Disease and told me of his ordeal (multiple tests, worthless – yet expensive- medication, joint pain, headaches, fever… and still no results), I knew I had to help.
		Last night she managed four uninterrupted hours of sleep and was experiencing minimal amount of discomfort localized to the hip and knee joint.
		Barton, My young son contracted Lyme disease in the early 1990's in Berks County, PA just before it began to reach epidemic proportions in that area (now #2 in the state) and they would not even test him for Lyme until he was unable to walk and layed up in a hospital bed on IV's.
	www-LymeDisease.com (2934 words)

	Lyme Connecticut Information
		Lyme, Connecticut is located in New London County.
		Our Free Classifieds for the State of Connecticut offer items such as used horse trailers, cars, trucks, motorcycles, outboard motors, books, horses, dogs, real estate listings including homes, businesses, and land, apartments for rent, boats and many other items that are for sale by owner.
		Our History, Trivia and Facts Pages are populated with interesting, useless and random facts pertaining to Lyme, Connecticut history, American history, family history and the history of names.
	htusa.webmaine.com /ct/Lyme.html (875 words)

	Town-USA Old Lyme Connecticut (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The town of Old Lyme in Southeast Connecticut in New London County on Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Connecticut River, covers 27.1 square miles and is home to some 6,770 residents.
		Old Lyme was incorporated form Lyme as South Lyme in 1855.
		The Old Lyme Art Center and While Sands Beach are among the town's many attractions.
	www.town-usa.com /connecticut/newlondon/oldlyme.html (279 words)

	Lyme Disease Foundation
		The Forschner's were seeking help for Jamie their son, who was born with and suffered from Lyme disease.
		In 2002 the LD Community Caucus was established with these members, along with the Lyme Disease Society and Michigan Lyme Disease Association.
		Examples: In partnership with the Connecticut Rotary and the local health department, the LDF mailed 80,000 LDF brochures and tick-cards to residents of Greenwich, CT. Working with CVS Pharmacies the LDF distributed thousands of brochures and tick-cards throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
	www.lyme.org (1426 words)

	Town-USA East Lyme Connecticut (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The town of East Lyme is located in Eastern Connecticut in New London County on the Long Island Sound, covers 34.8 square miles and is home to some 15,590 residents.
		It was incorporated in 1839 on lands from Lyme and New London.
		Among the most notable features of East Lyme are the variety and extensive number of beaches along the Long Island Sound and the Niantic Bay.
	www.town-usa.com /connecticut/newlondon/eastlyme.html (310 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Lyme disease
		Lyme disease is an inflammatory disease characterized by a skin rash, joint inflammation, and flu-like symptoms, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi transmitted by the bite of a deer tick.
		Lyme disease was first described in the United States in the town of Old Lyme, Connecticut in 1975, but has now been reported in most parts of the United States.
		From there, secondary Lyme disease and tertiary Lyme disease may develop.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/001319.htm (730 words)

	LASIK East Lyme Connecticut Laser Eye Surgery Surgeon Connecticut
		Paul Koch, M.D. is not only one of the most experienced LASIK surgeons in Connecticut, but is also recognized as one of the top Cataract and Lens Implant surgeons in the United States.
		Most important for our Connecticut LASIK patients, at the East Lyme Laser Vision Center, we feel having all of your LASIK questions answered as part of your information gathering and education process is something you deserve.
		Koch, our LASIK surgeon in Connecticut, and his staff should be regarded as an important educational resource for you.
	www.lasik-connecticut.com (314 words)

	Old Lyme Connecticut Real Estate
		Old Lyme is located in New London County, about 10 miles west of the City of New London and just minutes from the Long Island Sound.
		Old Lyme is also home to a lakefront park (Rogers Lake at Hains Park), and several smaller parks and boat landings on the Connecticut River and tidal estuaries.
		Memorials in the Old Lyme Memorial Town Hall pay tribute to residents who served in the armed forces during two World Wars and the Korean and Vietnam conflicts.
	www.relocate-america.com /states/CT/cities/old_lyme.htm (301 words)

	Cheap Hotels in East Lyme Connecticut (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		While locating a Cheap Hotel in East Lyme Connecticut, you should know the benefits of a condo Some of the things that may be included with your condominium is: Central Air/heat, Washer and Dryer in Unit, Kitchen is fully supplied.
		While locating a Cheap Hotel in East Lyme Connecticut, you should know the benefits of a condo CONVENIENCE staying in a condominium not only gives you the same flexibility as you would have in your own home but also you are usually fairly close to the attractions.
		While holidaying in your Cheap Hotel in East Lyme Connecticut, avoid stress Take action now Begin today so that you are tying up your last bows well before the pitter patter of hoofs on the rooftop.
	www.world-hotel-finder.com /Cheap-Hotels/Connecticut/Cheap-Hotels-InEast-Lyme.asp (1067 words)

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