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How Can I Prevent Lyme Disease? for Teens
Does the thought of Lyme disease make you worry about enjoying the great outdoors? Here's some information to help you lower your risk for Lyme disease.
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Lyme Disease for Teens
Lyme disease can be treated if it's caught early. Find out what causes it, how it's treated, and how to prevent it.
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A to Z: Lyme Disease for Parents
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread through the bite of deer ticks.
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Tick Removal: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents
It's important to remove a tick as soon as possible. Follow these steps.
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Lyme Disease for Parents
Lyme disease can affect the skin, joints, nervous system, and other organ systems. If Lyme disease is diagnosed quickly and treated with antibiotics, most people feel better quickly.
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Powassan Virus Disease for Parents
Powassan virus disease can spread to people through the bite of an infected tick. It’s very rare, but it’s good to know a little about it.
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Arthrocentesis (Joint Aspiration) for Parents
Arthrocentesis (joint aspiratio) involves withdrawing (aspirating) a sample of fluid from a joint using a needle and syringe.
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Bug Bites and Stings for Teens
Generally, insect bites and stings are harmless. Find out how to keep pests from ruining your fun.
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A to Z: Insect Bites/Stings, Non-Venomous for Parents
Bites from non-venomous insects are the result of an insect attempting to feed upon a person's blood. Non-venomous means the insect does not inject poisons through its bite.
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Lyme Disease for Kids
The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to prevent tick bites. Find out more about this disease and how to keep those ticks away.