Lyme frustration Welcome to another selection from my book “An Expert’s Guide on Navigating Lyme disease.” The book highlights the findings of my first 600 Lyme disease Science blogs. In this episode, I will discuss doctor and patient Lyme frustration. A doctor’s perspective when his son was diagnosed with Lyme. A researcher from the University […]
Children With Lyme Disease: Symptoms, School, and Long-Term Impact Children with Lyme disease may struggle academically and socially Neurologic and cognitive symptoms can interfere with school performance Delayed diagnosis may worsen long-term outcomes in pediatric Lyme disease Children with Lyme disease may struggle academically, socially, and physically due to neurologic and cognitive symptoms. In this
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Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome in Children Researchers examined long-term outcomes after pediatric neuroborreliosis. Most children improved following treatment for Lyme disease. A small number continued to experience prolonged symptoms. Some children developed prolonged symptoms following treatment for Lyme neuroborreliosis (NB), including pain, fatigue, or concentration difficulties lasting longer than 6 months after completing therapy. These
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Lyme Disease Pain Management and Chronic Pain Pain may affect multiple body systems Lyme disease pain can involve joints, nerves, and central pathways Treatment often requires more than pain medication alone Lyme disease pain management is challenging because pain can arise from inflammation, neuropathy, autonomic dysfunction, central sensitization, or persistent symptoms after treatment. Patients describe
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How Long Does It Take a Tick to Transmit Lyme Disease? Transmission risk increases with attachment time—but there is no guaranteed safe window. Partially fed ticks may transmit Lyme disease in under 24 hours. Pet owners face a specific hidden risk from ticks that detach and reattach. Quick Answer: Lyme disease transmission can occur in
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Lyme Disease Rash: Red Circles, Bullseyes, and Unusual Patterns Lyme disease rashes do not always look typical Red circles and circular rashes may signal Lyme disease Unusual rashes can delay diagnosis and treatment Lyme disease rash presentations vary widely. Many patients expect a classic bullseye pattern, but erythema migrans (EM) can appear circular, uniformly red,
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Borrelia Miyamotoi Review: North America Infection Guide In their article, “Human Borrelia miyamotoi Infection in North America,” Burde and colleagues discuss the frequency and location of infection in ticks and people, clinical presentation and complications, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Prevalence of B. miyamotoi B. miyamotoi-infected ticks have been reported throughout the northeastern, northern Midwestern, and
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Can Ticks Live in Manicured Yards and Greenspaces? Ticks are not limited to deep woods. Infected ticks may still be found in manicured greenspaces. Well-kept lawns and trails may not eliminate exposure risk. It was once thought that well-maintained lawns and carefully groomed recreational spaces were relatively safe from ticks. However, newer research suggests that
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When Lyme Neuroborreliosis Leads to Recurrent Strokes RECURRENT STROKES? WHEN LYME DISEASE IS MISSED Lyme neuroborreliosis can rarely trigger cerebral vasculitis and recurrent strokes—even when spinal fluid testing appears normal. In their article, “A case report of unilateral cerebral vasculitis in adults: keep in mind Lyme neuroborreliosis,” Riescher and colleagues examine the case of a
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Lyme Disease Vaccines in Development: What to Know About Current Candidates New Lyme vaccines are in development Protection may target ticks before transmission Questions remain about long-term effectiveness Lyme disease vaccines are once again being actively developed as Lyme disease rates continue to rise across the United States and Europe. In 1998, the first Lyme
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