Does Chronic Lyme Disease Exist?????

[Quaker15]

Originally Posted by Quaker15

These ticks don't fly or jump, and they basically wait in these bushes waiting for someone or something to bump into them so they can catch a bite. How long can they wait before starving to death?

Those buggers can hide in the bushes survive for a year and a half without food.

[sanspeur]

Originally Posted by Quaker15

But, I have engaged and continue to engage in "risky behaviors" such as hiking and stuff. I am concern that I might eventually get it as I don't like to spray myself with chemicals.

Never mind ticks, there are other mortal dangers in the forest.

A new strain of hypervirulent, deadly Cryptococcus gattii fungus has been discovered in the United States, a new study says. The outbreak has already killed six people in Oregon, and it will likely creep into northern California and possibly farther, experts say.

People can become infected with Cryptococcus gattii by inhaling the microscopic organisms—and there's not much you can do about it. New, Deadly Cryptococcus Gattii Fungus Found in U.S.

[Hyperthetic]

Originally Posted by Quaker15

That's a very painful way to get a check. VERY painful.

Drink up.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinine#Beverages

[Tonyafd]

Originally Posted by Quaker15

Is that HIV?

No. Lyme disease is transmitted by the deer tick. I don't know about the rest of the country but it is common in the Northeast.

[Mathguy]

Originally Posted by Quaker15

"Some said..." I am not one of those who said that.

Good point. Some also say you are an idiot....but don't respond to me about it because someone else said it.

[Quaker15]

Originally Posted by Mathguy

Good point. Some also say you are an idiot....but don't respond to me about it because someone else said it.

No body said that and I am not famous. You said it! Hater!