Lyme Science Blog

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 […]

Could Monoclonal Antibodies Prevent Lyme Disease? Researchers are studying Lyme PrEP as a preventive shot. Monoclonal antibodies may provide immediate protection. Questions remain about cost, durability, and strain coverage. UPDATED: April 8, 2021 Could monoclonal antibodies for Lyme disease prevent infection before symptoms ever begin? The first human clinical trial of Lyme PrEP, a seasonal

Why Some Patients Fail Lyme Disease Treatment Delayed diagnosis may worsen Lyme disease outcomes. Treatment delays were linked to persistent symptoms and treatment failure. This study examined 778 Lyme disease patients in Pennsylvania. Lyme disease treatment failure is more likely when diagnosis and treatment are delayed. A recent study examined how long patients waited before

What Are the Benefits of Lyme Disease Telemedicine? Telemedicine has expanded access to Lyme care. Virtual visits may reduce travel and improve follow-up. Patients with chronic symptoms may benefit from remote monitoring. PERSPECTIVE A growing number of medical specialties have shifted toward telemedicine. “The global pandemic of COVID-19 has dramatically altered the delivery of rheumatology

Delayed Lyme Disease Treatment: 15 Cases Reveal What Goes Wrong Symptoms were missed Tests were misleading Diagnosis was delayed Treatment came too late Delayed Lyme disease treatment can lead to years of unnecessary suffering. A case series of 15 patients highlights how missed diagnoses, misinterpretation of tests, and failure to recognize early signs contributed to

Lyme Brain Fog: The Cytokine Connection Lyme brain fog may involve inflammation and immune activation. Cytokines can affect memory, focus, and mental clarity. Persistent cognitive symptoms deserve careful clinical evaluation. Lyme brain fog is a common but often misunderstood symptom reported by patients with Lyme disease. Patients may describe slowed thinking, memory problems, poor concentration,

Lyme Disease Eye Symptoms: Blurred Vision, Uveitis, and More Lyme disease eye symptoms are often overlooked—but they can be an early warning sign of neurologic or systemic involvement. Patients may present with blurred vision, dry eyes, light sensitivity, or double vision long before Lyme disease is diagnosed. Eye problems in Lyme disease range from mild

Babesia Symptoms Can Vary: 5 Cases That Show Why It’s Missed Do Babesia symptoms always look the same? No—and that variability is one of the biggest reasons the infection is often missed. Babesia infection can present with a broad range of symptoms, from mild fatigue and fever to severe neurologic or hematologic complications. Some patients