Causes of Watermelon Splits. There are a few causes of watermelon splits. The most common cause for a bursting watermelon is erratic watering. Whether itâs due to poor irrigation practices or drought followed by heavy rain, excessive accumulation of water can put the fruit under a lot of pressure.
Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans.If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system. Lyme disease is diagnosed based on symptoms, physical findings (e.g., rash), and the possibility of exposure to infected ticks.Laboratory testing is helpful if used correctly and performed with validated methods. Most cases of Lyme disease can be treated successfully with a few weeks of antibiotics.yme disease is diagnosed based on symptoms, physical findings (e.g., rash), and the possibility of exposure to infected ticks. Laboratory testing is helpful if used correctly and performed with validated methods. Most cases of Lyme disease can be treated successfully with a few weeks of antibiotics.
Lyme Disease: Symptoms. There are many symptoms associated with Lyme Disease. Because of this it is often referred to as the great imitator. The following is a list of lyme disease symptoms. Because many of these can also be caused by diseases other than Lyme, Dr. Ross and Dr. Brooke do not diagnose Lyme disease based on symptoms alone.