How dangerous is a bite? And how do I recognize an infection?
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- How dangerous is a bite?
- What should I do if I am bitten?
- How do I recognize an infection?
- How is the disease?
- How is Lyme disease treated?
We answer the most important questions about the infectious disease borreliosis.
Ticks lurk in meadows, on shrubs or in undergrowth. As soon as a person grabs the plants, the tiny bloodsuckers cling to his body in a flash. During a bite they anchor the barbs of their Stechrüssels in the skin and suck themselves with blood full.
How dangerous is a bite?
The tick bite is not painful, but the arachnids can transmit the dangerous Lyme disease : it is estimated that every fifth tick carrier of Borrelia.
What should I do if I am bitten?
It takes about ten to 24 hours for the bacteria to enter the human body from the tick. Therefore, the animal should be removed as soon as possible to minimize the risk of infection. When pulling out, be careful not to squeeze your body. Otherwise the bacteria will get into the blood more easily.
How do I recognize an infection?
The clearest Lyme disease symptoms are circular, red rashes around the puncture site, the so-called Wanderröte. This can occur after a few days, at the latest after about four weeks. Over time, the rash changes: The diameter of the red circle is slowly increasing. He wanders to the outside. The skin that surrounds it is pale - only the part around the puncture remains red.
How is the disease?
After a few months, the pathogens have spread throughout the organism. When the bacteria infect the nervous system, facial paralysis often occurs. If you attack the heart, arrhythmias are the result. The third stage is when the Lyme disease becomes chronic. Typical are then arthritis .
How is Lyme disease treated?
Therapy should begin as early as possible to control the spread of Borrelia. The doctor prescribes certain antibiotics - depending on the stage of Lyme disease . The duration of treatment is usually two to three weeks . Naturopaths recommend the root of the wild card. It contains germicidal and blood purifying ingredients. Tip: Take 5-30 drops of tincture tincture (pharmacy) three times a day.
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