Lyme Science Blog

Babesia Dutchess County: Now the #2 Tick-Borne Illness Babesia Dutchess County cases are rising, making it the second most common tick-borne illness after Lyme disease. Co-infection with Babesia and Lyme disease can increase the severity and duration of illness—and the risk is higher than many expect. Researchers found that more than 6% of questing nymphal […]

Borrelia Miyamotoi DNA Test: New Sequencing Method for Lyme and Co-Infections A Novel Diagnostic Approach for Dual Detection The Borrelia miyamotoi DNA test represents a promising new approach to diagnosing tick-borne infections that are often missed by standard testing. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} A new DNA sequencing test capable of detecting both Borrelia miyamotoi and Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme