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Topical Issue Debate: Disease Awareness (20 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: I thank the Deputy for raising this Topical Issue as it provides me with an opportunity to update the House on the matter. Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borelliosis, is an infection caused by a bacterium called Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted to humans by bites from ticks infected with the bacteria. Lyme borelliosis was made statutorily notifiable in Ireland by the Infectious...

Topical Issue Debate: Disease Awareness (20 Feb 2014)

Dan Neville: ...can be an issue for people who travel abroad, particularly those who participate in mountaineering and outdoor activities. They can return, feel ill and sometimes it is difficult to identify that Lyme disease is the cause. Does the Minister agree that many in the medical profession are not aware of or fully appreciate the fact that one of these symptoms could be due to Lyme disease? Is...

Topical Issue Debate: Disease Awareness (20 Feb 2014)

James Reilly: This is an important issue and the purpose of the House in discussing it today is to raise awareness among the public and among general practitioners. Lyme disease is not very common in this country and given the general nature of its symptoms such as headache, fatigue, sore throat and so forth, we must heighten awareness of it. It is a matter for the Irish College of General Practitioners...

Topical Issue Debate: Disease Awareness (20 Feb 2014)

Dan Neville: I thank the office of the Ceann Comhairle for facilitating me in raising this matter and the Minister for Health for responding. Lyme disease, known as borreliosis, is a bacterial infection transmitted by the bite of hard-bodied ticks. Not all ticks are infected but vigilance is recommended where ticks are present to reduce the risk of transmission to humans and pets. Lyme disease can...