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Where to get a proper Lyme disease test and treatment in USA

New York State Department of Health's Laboratories Division has licensed newly produced Lyme ImmunoBlots (IgM and IgG) from IGeneX lab for Lyme test, making it available to New York practitioners immediately. To test Western blots for all of the above Borrelia burgdorferi species, IGeneX Lab USA uses eight single IgM and eight individual IgG tests are required. It is costly and inefficient to perform 16 Western blots on each patient sample as opposed to only two tests with the Lyme ImmunoBlots.<br>

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Where to get a proper Lyme disease test and treatment in USA

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  1. Where to get a proper Lyme disease test and treatment in USA Overall, it's a tick-borne disease that has become so widespread, particularly in the USA. These diseases spread by ticks are very similar to other diseases such as Ehrlichiosis and Babesiosis. So knowing the symptom of Lyme disease and also this treatment is very important for every person. Currently, there are about 16,000 cases of Lyme disease recorded in total 45 states. Well, this is only an underreported level, and the number of people suffering from this disease is likely to rise in the coming years, as more and more cases are reported every day. Thanks to media who continue to make people aware of the disease and appreciate this procedure around the world as well. Some of the states that suffer tremendously from this disease are Rhode Island, Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, State of New York and Maryland. In addition to this, there is an region in Northwest Wisconsin which is at high risk of Lyme disease. A tick's life cycle is nearly 2 years and you'll get an infection due to their bite, which is called Lyme disease rash and measures about 7 cm. The presentation of the rash appears as traditional bulls eye with a light region of central clearing right in the centre. The area may not be itchy or tender to a touch or the area is going to itch a lot, in reality. That occurs in this situation is that about 70 percent of people being the target of Lyme disease have the first rash symptom. In certain cases, though, the rash only remains absent. But if you understand the symptom of Lyme disease, just keep updated with the cure for Lyme disease as well, because it will protect you in unexpected situations. The cure forLyme disease is the most important for those suffering from this disease. There is a need to determine some of the relevant background facts before introducing any treatment. Knowing exactly where the individual got the tick and within what geographical context is very helpful. Some of the specific areas are becoming more resistant to the Lyme than others. It has also been shown that even a tick that is infected with Lyme will put out Lyme in just 72 hours. In case the tick stays attached for 72 hours or more than that, the person may also contract. Doctors generally ask their patients if they saw any ticks that caused the rash, how long the tick was attached to the body, or at least an idea of the tick that was attached to it before it was removed from the skin. The theory really helps doctors understand the disease's signs and conditions. Because by this way can doctors reliably monitor the point and the illness and because then can they begin treatment for Lyme disease. And it is very important for people to keep track of how the rash happened and to try to get rid of it to the doctor. New York State Department of Health's Laboratories Division has licensed newly produced Lyme ImmunoBlots (IgM and IgG) from IGeneX lab for Lyme test, making it available to New York practitioners immediately. Today the ImmunoBlot is composed of different recombinant antigens from multiple species of Borrelia burgdorferi instead of sourcing test antigens from either one or two species of sonicated Borrelia. Hence, the ImmunoBlot detects the following Lyme Borrelia species in the

  2. USA and Europe: B. Bureau B31, B. 297 Burgdorferi, B. Mayonii,— B. Gamemanii, B. California, B. Valeziana, B. afzelii and B. Garinii and unnecessary for the P31 epitope confirmatory test. To test Western blots for all of the above Borrelia burgdorferi species, IGeneX Lab USA uses eight single IgM and eight individual IgG tests are required. It is costly and inefficient to perform 16 Western blots on each patient sample as opposed to only two tests with the Lyme ImmunoBlots. For Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato, the Lyme ImmunoBlot is deliberately more inclusive than the Western blots currently available, as we now know other species such as B. Mayonii,— B. Californienis, B. Spielmanii all cause disease in the US. With the rise in foreign travel over the last 10 years, depending on their lifestyle, people may get infected at home, other areas of the US or Europe. Thus, a test that can diagnose the infection regardless of where it was acquired is necessary to have at hand.

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