[vetvetdoug]

Until 1995 there was only one tick borne disease recognized by physicians here in the US. Veterinarians were dealing with six we knew of and many that we suspected that were not identified. Doxycycline cured most of them early in the disease so many were treated empirically. In 1995 the medical community discovered that acute respiratory failure syndrome and thrombocytopenia was caused by a tick borne organism similar to Ehrlichia in canines. Since then there have been dozens identified and newer ones found almost monthly with different species ticks as the primary vector.

[freeangel]

As early as 2009, researchers were starting to link the possiblility of Lyme to some cases of Parkinsons and Alzheimers. If you want a real education on what Lyme can do/does try “Under Our Skin” on HULU. A little lenghty but VERY educational.