May 11, 2026

Babesia Infection in a 6-Week-Old Infant Babesia can affect even very young infants. A 6-week-old baby developed a tick-borne infection in Long Island. The diagnosis was delayed because symptoms were nonspecific. This case was described in the journal Pediatrics by Handel and colleagues in 2019. Babesia infection in infants is rare, but this case highlights […]

Can You Join the Military With Lyme Disease? DIAGNOSED WITH LYME? WHAT IT MEANS FOR MILITARY SERVICE Lyme disease does not automatically disqualify someone from military service, but symptoms and recovery may affect eligibility and long-term fitness for duty. Military service requires high levels of physical and cognitive performance. Conditions that affect endurance, strength, coordination,