Lyme Science Blog

Can You Get Lyme Disease More Than Once? Can you get Lyme disease more than once? Many patients assume that once they’ve had Lyme disease, they are protected. But in clinical practice, repeat infections and recurring symptoms are common—and often misunderstood. Short answer: Yes. You can get Lyme disease more than once. Limited strain-specific immunity […]

Babesia Incubation Period: A 10-Week Delayed Case The babesia incubation period can be much longer than expected—as this unusual case demonstrates. A 19-year-old man developed symptoms 10 weeks after traveling to New York, illustrating why Babesia can be missed when physicians focus only on recent tick exposure. The case was published in Cureus by Patel

What Does a Lyme Flare-Up Feel Like? Lyme flare-up symptoms often feel like a sudden crash—fatigue returns, brain fog worsens, and pain or neurologic symptoms intensify after a period of improvement. A key pattern is fluctuation. Symptoms may improve and then worsen again—sometimes without a clear immediate cause. Many patients describe a flare-up as feeling

Can Lyme Disease Stay With You Forever? Can Lyme disease stay with you forever? Although many patients improve with appropriate treatment, others experience ongoing symptoms that may persist for years. A growing number of case studies and clinical reports continue to describe patients with chronic illnesses associated with Lyme disease. Key Point: While many patients

She Was Told to Wait. Then Told It Was PTLDS. But Her Symptoms Persisted. Some Lyme patients improve quickly. Others continue to struggle long after treatment ends. And sometimes the explanation is more complicated than expected. A woman developed persistent symptoms after treatment for Lyme disease and was eventually told she had Post-Treatment Lyme Disease

Lyme Disease Rash vs Cellulitis: When Lyme Mimics Skin Infection Misidentifying an early Lyme rash can delay appropriate treatment. Lyme disease rash cellulitis confusion can occur when redness, swelling, pain, and spreading skin changes are mistaken for a routine bacterial infection. In this case, a 40-year-old woman developed redness, swelling, pain, and a spreading rash

Can You Have Lyme Disease and Not Know It? Lyme disease can go unrecognized for years when symptoms are subtle or fluctuating. Many patients never recall a tick bite or develop a classic rash. Published studies describe patients who remained undiagnosed for 6 to 14 years. Undiagnosed Lyme disease is more common than many realize.

Geriatric Babesia: IDSA Treatment Guidance and Longer Therapy Babesia can be more severe in older adults Some elderly and immunocompromised patients may require longer treatment Coinfections and delayed diagnosis can worsen outcomes Babesia infections among older adults are rising and may require longer treatment in some cases.[1][2] Overall, the number of individuals contracting Babesia increased

Powassan Virus in Children: Rapid Transmission and Encephalitis Powassan virus in children is rarely reported but can be severe. Two infants developed Powassan virus encephalitis after brief tick attachment. The cases highlight the importance of preventing ticks from being carried into the home. Powassan virus in children is not commonly reported. In this article, Feder

Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome: Why Symptoms Persist Persistent symptoms may continue after Lyme disease treatment. Fatigue, pain, and cognitive dysfunction can significantly affect quality of life. The cause of ongoing illness remains actively debated. Some patients continue experiencing fatigue, pain, cognitive dysfunction, and neurologic symptoms after standard Lyme disease treatment. This condition is commonly referred