Lyme disease is an unusual illness. It occurs commonly, but it causes unique and confusing symptoms over time. It is often difficult to discern if you have Lyme disease in the early stages, but this is critical. Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and, Borrelia mayonii, which are spread through a bite from a tick. A tick is a tiny parasite and arachnid that feeds off the blood of a host, such ...
Mono is short for mononucleosis, and it is a viral infection. It is an illness most commonly caused by infection from the Epstein-Barr Virus, although other viruses can be the source as well. Mono is also known as “the kissing disease." It’s transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids, including saliva. Mono has some symptoms that may seem like allergies or strep throat, but it is not the same thing. It is important to ...
