Lyme Science Blog

How Lyme Disease Affects the Brain: Symptoms and Brain Changes Lyme disease may affect the brain and nervous system Neurological symptoms can appear early or late in illness Brain involvement is often more complex than imaging alone How does Lyme disease affect the brain? Lyme disease may affect the brain through inflammation, immune activation, cranial […]

Can Lyme Disease Cause Abnormal Brain MRI Findings? A Rare Case of Lyme Encephalitis Lyme neuroborreliosis can rarely affect the brain MRI abnormalities may accompany confusion and cognitive symptoms Treatment can improve imaging findings, though deficits may persist In their article “Lyme neuroborreliosis with encephalitis: A rare case,” Rosendahl and colleagues describe a 74-year-old immunocompromised

Borrelia miyamotoi and Borrelia californiensis Found in California Ticks Researchers identified Borrelia miyamotoi in California ticks Borrelia californiensis was also detected The findings highlight tick-borne infections beyond Lyme disease Most people associate tick bites in California with Lyme disease. However, researchers have identified additional Borrelia species in California ticks, including Borrelia miyamotoi and Borrelia californiensis,

SOT Therapy for Lyme Disease: What the Research Shows Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy (SOT) for Lyme disease has gained attention as a potential new approach—but current evidence remains preliminary, and important clinical questions are still unanswered. In their article Supportive Oligonucleotide Therapy (SOT) as a Potential Treatment for Viral Infections and Lyme Disease: Preliminary Results, Apostolou

Why Tick Control Methods May Not Prevent Lyme Disease Tick control methods may reduce tick numbers without preventing Lyme disease. Neighborhood interventions do not always reduce human tick encounters. Personal prevention strategies still matter. Efforts to reduce tick populations in residential neighborhoods may not always lower the risk of Lyme disease. In their study, Impacts

Temporary Pacemaker for Lyme Carditis Heart Block Lyme carditis can cause serious heart block Some patients may require temporary pacing support Heart rhythm abnormalities may improve with antibiotics Lyme carditis can lead to atrioventricular (AV) block severe enough to require temporary pacing support. Fortunately, many conduction abnormalities caused by Lyme disease improve after appropriate antibiotic

Does Skin Color Affect Lyme Disease Diagnosis? So, how prepared are medical students to properly diagnose patients of all races and ethnicities? Do they have the diagnostic ability and confidence to recognize conditions such as Lyme disease in individuals with non-white skin? In the study “The impact of patient skin colour on diagnostic ability and

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Foods to Avoid Foods containing alpha-gal can trigger delayed allergic reactions. Red meat is the most common culprit, but hidden mammalian ingredients also matter. Knowing which foods to avoid can help reduce symptoms and improve safety. Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) is a tick-associated allergy to a carbohydrate found in mammals. Individuals with AGS may

Lyme Disease and Transverse Myelitis: Case Report of Spinal Cord Inflammation Lyme disease may affect the spinal cord. Transverse myelitis can appear subacute in children. Early recognition may improve recovery. Can Lyme disease trigger inflammation of the spinal cord? In a pediatric case report, researchers described a child with Lyme-associated transverse myelitis (TM), a neurologic

Lyme Disease Toolbox: Where to Start, What to Do Next Lyme disease can affect multiple body systems Symptoms, testing, prevention, and recovery are often confusing This guide helps patients understand what to do next This Lyme disease toolbox is designed as a starting point for patients trying to make sense of symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, recovery,