Lyme Science Blog

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 […]

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,

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

Can Ticks Live in Turf? Ticks can survive in manicured turf and lawns Infected ticks have been found in parks and recreational areas Tick exposure is possible even in well-maintained landscapes Many people assume that well-kept lawns, manicured turf, and recreational greenspaces are free of ticks. This study suggests otherwise. In the study, “Ticks and

Can Lyme Neuroborreliosis Cause Recurrent Strokes? Recurrent strokes may rarely signal Lyme disease Cerebral vasculitis is an uncommon complication Diagnosis may be delayed despite normal testing Can Lyme disease cause recurrent strokes? In their article, “A case report of unilateral cerebral vasculitis in adults: keep in mind Lyme neuroborreliosis,” Riescher and colleagues describe a 58-year-old

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

Neurologic Complications of Babesia Babesia may affect more than red blood cells Neurologic symptoms were common in hospitalized patients Higher parasitemia may increase symptom severity In their study, “Neurologic Complications of Babesiosis,” the authors sought to describe the type and frequency of neurologic complications in hospitalized patients with babesiosis and assess risk factors that might

Lyme Disease and Long COVID Symptoms: A Case Study Lyme disease and Long COVID symptoms can overlap Brain fog, fatigue, and dysautonomia may complicate diagnosis Careful evaluation may identify overlapping illnesses The overlap between Lyme disease and Long COVID symptoms has become increasingly difficult for clinicians and patients to navigate. Fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, dizziness, palpitations,

Investigators question the term “Australian Lyme” The authors looked at patients admitted to their infectious disease clinic in Australia between 2014 – 2020. “Patients were included if they had debilitating symptoms suggested by either themselves or the referring clinician as being attributed to ticks.” They acknowledged that there are ill patients who have been seen

Where Do Ticks Bite? Common Bite Locations and What to Check Where do ticks bite? Tick bite locations vary by species and life stage—but ticks that transmit Lyme disease can attach almost anywhere on the body. In their study, “Human attachment site preferences of ticks parasitizing in New York,” Hart and colleagues examined where ticks