Throughout history, various plagues, epidemics, and pandemics, such as the Black Plage and the Bubonic Plague, have caused major atrocities worldwide, some wiping out at least 1/4 of the population. The ability of an infectious disease to spread either directly or indirectly is indeed frightening as it may lead to the rapid spread of such egregious diseases. Among the hundreds of infectious diseases to known today, this essay serves to provide an all around look into …showed first 75 words of 505 total…

…showed last 75 words of 505 total…you find any ticks, remove them immediately. Removing ticks promptly may prevent infection because the tick must be attached to the skin at least 18 to 24 hours before it can transmit Lyme disease. In conclusion, researchers are trying to develop a test that will identify the Lyme disease bacteria in patients who have not yet developed the antibodies. This would enable doctors to diagnose Lyme disease very early in the course of the illness. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**