Lyme Science Blog

Lyme Disease as a Reversible Cause of Chronic Illness Can Lyme disease be a reversible cause of chronic illness in some patients? A growing body of research suggests that it can. Studies have documented that Lyme disease may lead to persistent or chronic symptoms, including Lyme encephalopathy, Lyme neuropathy, chronic neurologic Lyme disease, and neuropsychiatric […]

Visual Changes in Lyme Disease Visual changes in Lyme disease can occur even when standard eye exams appear normal. Patients may experience contrast sensitivity impairment, visual processing dysfunction, double vision, and light sensitivity that interfere with daily activities such as reading, driving, and navigating crowded environments. These visual disturbances often reflect neurologic involvement and may

How to Find a Doctor Who Treats Lyme Disease Several factors can influence the likelihood that treatment will be successful for patients seeking a doctor who treats Lyme disease. Research suggests that treatment outcomes may vary depending on the approach used and the clinician’s experience with tick-borne diseases. According to a recent study, a higher

Monoclonal Antibodies to Prevent Lyme Disease Updated: April 8, 2021 Could monoclonal antibodies prevent Lyme disease? Researchers have begun enrolling volunteers in the first human clinical trial of Lyme PrEP, a seasonal shot designed to prevent Lyme disease. The study is evaluating the safety and pharmacology of the treatment. [1] “Lyme PrEP prevents infection by

Why Some Patients Fail Lyme Disease Treatment Lyme disease treatment failure is more likely when diagnosis and treatment are delayed. A recent study examined how long patients waited before receiving treatment and how these delays affected outcomes. Investigators reviewed questionnaires from 778 Lyme disease patients treated at the Geisinger Clinic, a large health system in

Benefits of Lyme Disease Telemedicine Lyme disease telemedicine has become an increasingly important tool for patients seeking specialized care for complex tick-borne illnesses. Telemedicine allows physicians and patients to communicate remotely through video, phone, or secure messaging. A growing number of medical specialties have shifted toward telemedicine. “The global pandemic of COVID-19 has dramatically altered

Causes of Treatment Delays for Lyme Disease Patients I identified several factors that contributed to Lyme disease treatment delays in 15 patients. All 15 individuals failed their initial antibiotic treatment. In many cases, their illness might have been mitigated if diagnosis and treatment had occurred during the early stages of the disease. These 15 patients

Lyme Brain Fog: The Cytokine Connection Lyme brain fog may be driven by inflammation in the nervous system, and recent COVID-19 research offers important clues. One of the most important insights into brain fog in Lyme disease comes from studies examining inflammatory responses in severe viral infections. A study by Remsik and colleagues, published in

Eye Problems in Lyme Disease: Symptoms and Vision Complications Eye problems in Lyme disease span a wide range of ophthalmologic manifestations, from mild conjunctivitis to vision-threatening complications. Recognizing these ocular symptoms can help clinicians identify Lyme disease when it presents with unexplained eye inflammation. Lyme disease eye symptoms may include redness, blurred vision, photophobia, double

Babesia Symptoms: 5 Different Clinical Presentations Babesia symptoms can vary dramatically from patient to patient — making diagnosis particularly challenging. This case series describes five elderly patients with Babesia, each presenting differently. Babesiosis is a tick-borne infection that affects red blood cells and may range from mild illness to life-threatening disease, particularly in older adults