| neuroborreliosis | Infla mmation or disease caused by infection of the central nervous system by a member of the genus Borrelia. It is frequently a late stage in the disease process, particularly in immunosuppressed individuals, such as those suffering from AIDS. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| arthritis, lyme | Inflammation of the joints associated with Lyme disease, a bacterial disease spread by ticks. (12 Dec 1998) |
| lyme arthritis | <radiology> Migratory polyarthritis, common in New England (named for Lyme, Conn.), spirochete (Borrelia) transmitted by tick (Ixodes dammini), joint effusion, especially knee (may be only finding), skin lesions: erythema chronicum migrans (12 Dec 1998) |
| Lyme borreliosis | <infectious disease> A bacterial disease caused by the micro-organism (spirochete) Borrelia burgdorferi. This bacterium was discovered in 1982, although the clinical disease was first described in 1977. Infection occurs after the bite of an infected tick. The incubation period is approximately 14 days. Symptoms include a large circular red rash at the bite site (50-60% of cases), malaise, fever, headache, muscle aches and swollen lymph nodes. If untreated may progress to arthritis and compromise heart function. (27 Sep 1997) |
| lyme disease | <infectious disease> A bacterial disease caused by the micro-organism (spirochete) Borrelia burgdorferi. This bacterium was discovered in 1982, although the clinical disease was first described in 1977. Infection occurs after the bite of an infected tick. The incubation period is approximately 14 days. Symptoms include a large circular red rash at the bite site (50-60% of cases), malaise, fever, headache, muscle aches and swollen lymph nodes. If untreated may progress to arthritis and compromise heart function. (27 Sep 1997) |
| lyme disease antibody | A blood test which measures for the presence of Lyme disease antibodies. A nonreactive or serum titre of less than 1:256 is normal. A rising titre over time is more diagnostic. False positives due occur in those with rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. (27 Sep 1997) |
| lyme disease serology | A blood test which measures for the presence of Lyme disease antibodies. A nonreactive or serum titre of less than 1:256 is normal. A rising titre over time is more diagnostic. False positives due occur in those with rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. (27 Sep 1997) |
| lyme grass | <botany> A coarse perennial grass of several species of Elymus, especially. E. Canadensis, and the European E. Arenarius. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |