Patient Education| 2021 Enfermedad de Lyme: (Lyme Disease) Connected Content Translation: Lyme Disease Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Cite Icon Cite Search Site Citation Enfermedad de Lyme: (Lyme Disease). Pediatric Patient Education 2021; 10.1542/peo_document067.spanish Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search nav search search input Search input auto suggest search filter All AAP SitesAll PublicationsPediatric Patient Education Search Advanced Search Topics: lyme disease La enfermedad de Lyme es una infección causada por una bacteria llamada espiroqueta. La enfermedad se transmite a los seres humanos a través de las picaduras de las garrapatas del venado que están infectadas con esta bacteria. Las garrapatas del venado son criaturas diminutas de color entre negro y castaño. Viven en bosques o áreas de pastizales, arboledas y pantanos cerca de ríos, lagos o mares. Muchas personas que se han contagiado la enfermedad de Lyme fueron picadas por garrapatas del venado mientras acampaban o practicaban senderismo, durante otras actividades al aire libre o incluso mientras estaban en sus propios patios. Esto sucede desde fines de la primavera hasta el comienzo del otoño. Las garrapatas del venado que están infectadas con la enfermedad de Lyme viven en regiones que tienen temperaturas extremas (muy bajas y muy altas) y niveles elevados... Derechos de autor © 20042004Academia Americana de Pediatría You do not currently have access to this content.

Author: Barton Schmitt MD, FAAPDisclaimer: This health information is for educational purposes only. You the reader assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. The information contained in this handout should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. Listing of any resources does not imply an endorsement.

Author: Barton Schmitt MD, FAAPDisclaimer: This health information is for educational purposes only. You the reader assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. The information contained in this handout should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. Listing of any resources does not imply an endorsement.

Author: Barton Schmitt MD, FAAPDisclaimer: This health information is for educational purposes only. You the reader assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. The information contained in this handout should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. Listing of any resources does not imply an endorsement.

Author: Barton Schmitt MD, FAAP and George Sam Wang MD, FAAP, FAACT, FACMTDisclaimer: This health information is for educational purposes only. You the reader assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. The information contained in this handout should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. Listing of any resources does not imply an endorsement.

Author: Barton Schmitt MD, FAAP and George Sam Wang MD, FAAP, FAACT, FACMTDisclaimer: This health information is for educational purposes only. You the reader assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. The information contained in this handout should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. Listing of any resources does not imply an endorsement.

Author: Barton Schmitt MD, FAAP and George Sam Wang MD, FAAP, FAACT, FACMTDisclaimer: This health information is for educational purposes only. You the reader assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. The information contained in this handout should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. Listing of any resources does not imply an endorsement.

Author: Barton Schmitt MD, FAAP and George Sam Wang MD, FAAP, FAACT, FACMTDisclaimer: This health information is for educational purposes only. You the reader assume full responsibility for how you choose to use it. The information contained in this handout should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. Listing of any resources does not imply an endorsement.