Lyme Science Blog

Seronegative Lyme Disease: Culture Evidence After Antibiotic Treatment Geographic Expansion into the Southeast Seronegative Lyme disease may be more common than recognized, particularly as Lyme disease expands geographically. Scientists are increasingly focusing their attention on identifying tick-borne pathogens present in the Southeastern United States. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} In 2015, Lantos and colleagues reviewed the geographic expansion of […]

Lyme Disease Dialogue: A Renewed Call for Collaboration Lyme disease dialogue is urgently needed as evidence continues to highlight the complexity of this multisystem illness. “We need more national and international debates on Lyme disease, complemented by a solid research agenda and a focus on cutting edge biological technologies,” writes Borgermans and colleagues. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} ILADS

Lyme Disease Psychiatric Symptoms: Anxiety, Depression, and Treatment Options Lyme disease psychiatric symptoms can include anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts, complicating diagnosis and treatment. A case report highlights the challenges of evaluating a patient with neuropsychiatric symptoms and a history of Lyme disease. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} In the article “New-onset Panic, Depression with Suicidal Thoughts and

Tick-Borne Diseases in the South: Why Travelers Remain at Risk Tick-borne diseases in the South are increasing as tick populations expand into new regions. Although Lyme disease is often associated with the Northeast, multiple tick species in the southern United States carry a range of infections that travelers should be aware of. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} “The recent

Lyme Disease Shared Decision Making: Why Patients Must Be Involved Lyme disease shared decision making is essential in a condition marked by uncertainty, variation in symptoms, and differing treatment approaches. Medicine is increasingly moving away from a model where physicians make all decisions toward a patient-centered approach that actively involves patients at every stage of

Lyme Neuroborreliosis Long-Term Symptoms: Many Patients Remain Ill Lyme neuroborreliosis long-term symptoms can persist for years after treatment, affecting quality of life and daily function. Despite ongoing debate, multiple studies document chronic manifestations of Lyme disease, including neurologic and systemic symptoms. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} These manifestations include chronic neurologic Lyme disease, Lyme encephalopathy, neuropsychiatric Lyme disease, and

Lyme Babesia Coinfection: When One Diagnosis Hides Another Lyme Babesia coinfection is more common than many realize—and in some cases, Lyme disease is the diagnosis that gets missed. In this case report, an elderly man diagnosed with Babesia nearly had his Lyme disease overlooked until he developed Bell’s palsy. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} The importance of clinicians considering

Lyme Disease Persister Cells: Why Bacteria Survive Antibiotics Lyme disease persister cells may explain why some patients remain ill even after antibiotic treatment. Experimental studies have demonstrated persistent infection of Borrelia burgdorferi in multiple animal models, including mice, dogs, and non-human primates. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} Some researchers argue that persistent infection may underlie chronic symptoms in Lyme

Extended Antibiotic Therapy for Lyme Disease: What Doctors Are Prescribing Extended antibiotic therapy for Lyme disease is more common in clinical practice than guidelines suggest. While the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recommends a maximum of 21 days of antibiotics, the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) supports individualized treatment based on patient