Lyme Science Blog

Lyme Disease Consultations Common in France Lyme disease consultations are common in France, but not all patients are ultimately diagnosed with Lyme borreliosis. According to Haddad and colleagues, more than 1,000 individuals consulted one of three French centers for presumed Lyme borreliosis. However, only about 10% received a final diagnosis of Lyme disease. “The most […]

Babesia Early Lyme: When Co-infection Appears During Treatment Babesia early Lyme co-infection is more common than many clinicians realize. In a study of 52 patients with early Lyme disease, 4 (7.7%) had convincing evidence of Babesia microti co-infection, writes Wormser. These patients, along with 2 additional suspected cases, highlight why Babesia should be considered during

Lyme Neuroborreliosis in Children: 9 Cases and Key Symptoms Lyme neuroborreliosis in children remains uncommon but clinically important. “The exact prevalence of Lyme neuroborreliosis in France is unknown because reporting is not required,” Guet-Revillet explains. “Nevertheless, the condition appears to be rare.” Some children present with neurologic symptoms that resemble viral infections, delaying diagnosis. The

Lyme Pseudothrombophlebitis in a Young Child: A Missed Diagnosis Lyme pseudothrombophlebitis in a young child can mimic more common conditions such as muscle injury or deep vein thrombosis (DVT), leading to delayed diagnosis. The pain had been ongoing for one week. “He described the pain as throbbing, worse with movement, and improved with rest,” writes

Lyme Reinfection: Why You Can Get Lyme Disease More Than Once Lyme reinfection is well documented, and research suggests patients may develop strain-specific immunity rather than full protection against future infections. Many patients assume prior Lyme disease protects them—but this is often not the case. “It is common knowledge among veterinarians who practice in Lyme

How Lyme Disease Vaccines Work in Dogs Some Lyme disease vaccines work inside the tick—before the bacteria ever enter the dog. Lyme disease vaccines in dogs are designed to block transmission of Borrelia burgdorferi before infection can take hold. Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease affecting both humans and dogs. According to the

Do Cats Carry Ticks? Lyme Disease Risk for Pet Owners Cats can carry ticks infected with Lyme disease and other pathogens into the home—often without obvious signs. Cats and tick-borne diseases are an underrecognized concern. In a study by Shannon and colleagues, 160 ticks and blood samples were collected from 70 healthy cats brought to

Borrelia Miyamotoi Treatment: Which Antibiotics Work Best? Borrelia miyamotoi treatment differs from Lyme disease—and using the wrong antibiotic may lead to treatment failure. What is the best Borrelia miyamotoi treatment? In the United States, as many as 15.4% of blacklegged ticks are infected with B. miyamotoi, compared with up to 4% in Europe and Japan,

Why Some Lyme Borreliosis Patients Are Not Receiving Treatment Some patients with Lyme borreliosis are told they do not have treatable disease—despite ongoing symptoms. A study by Roaldsnes and colleagues evaluated 110 patients with muscular and joint pain, fatigue, memory, and concentration impairments who were assessed for possible Lyme neuroborreliosis. These patients had non-specific neurological

When Lyme Disease Ends a Military Career/h1> Lyme disease can lead to persistent symptoms that affect not only health—but the ability to work, serve, and function. In the case report “Latent Lyme Disease Resulting in Chronic Arthritis and Early Career Termination in a United States Army Officer,” Weiss et al. describe a 24-year-old Second Lieutenant