Is There a Lyme Disease Vaccine for Humans? What Happened to LYMErix No Lyme disease vaccine for humans is available today LYMErix withdrawal changed vaccine development Researchers continue pursuing safer vaccine approaches Many patients ask whether there is a Lyme disease vaccine for humans. Currently, there is no commercially available Lyme disease vaccine for humans […]
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Babesia duncani May Be Emerging in the Eastern U.S. Babesia duncani may no longer be limited to the West Coast Co-infections with Lyme disease may go undetected Researchers warn current therapies may be less effective Babesia duncani has historically been associated with the West Coast of the United States. Newer research suggests the parasite may
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Why Tick Prevention Varies: How Socio-Economic Factors Affect Lyme Risk Why do some people consistently prevent tick bites while others don’t? Tick prevention behaviors vary widely across socio-economic groups—affecting real-world risk for Lyme disease. A study of nearly 2,000 individuals in endemic areas found that prevention strategies differ significantly based on income, education, and exposure
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Babesia Treatment: A Review of 38 Mayo Clinic Cases Babesia can range from mild to severe illness Coinfections may increase disease complexity Treatment decisions often depend on severity Babesia treatment depends on illness severity, coinfections, immune status, and complications requiring hospitalization. This review of 38 Mayo Clinic cases highlights how treatment for Babesia may differ
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Can Lyme Disease Cause Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms? When concussion symptoms persist Could Lyme disease be a contributing factor? Lessons from a chronic PCS study Persistent post-concussion syndrome (PCS) can include headaches, dizziness, fatigue, irritability, and difficulty concentrating long after a traumatic brain injury. Researchers at the Azzolino Clinic questioned whether some patients with chronic PCS
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Impact of Environmental Changes on Tick-Borne Diseases in Canada Environmental changes are increasing the risk of tick-borne diseases in Canada. Scientists have documented rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and more frequent extreme weather events. However, the most significant driver appears to be global warming and the steady increase in temperature. Canada has already seen a
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Can a Military Dependent Child Contract Lyme Disease Abroad? Can a military dependent child contract Lyme disease abroad? Lyme disease is known to be endemic in parts of Japan, yet it is rarely diagnosed. Between 2006 and 2010, only 41 cases were reported nationwide, according to Soloria and colleagues. “Forty-one cases were domestic cases with
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Reasons Patients Do Not Disclose Lyme Disease to Their Doctor Why do patients withhold information about Lyme disease from their doctor? The results of a survey by Levy et al. offer important insights into why patients may not disclose medically relevant information. The authors examined individuals who had experienced at least one of four serious
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Lyme Disease Rash in a Child: When a Negative Test Delays Diagnosis A circular rash was mistaken for dermatitis The Lyme test was negative early Clinical judgment led to the correct diagnosis—and recovery A 6-year-old child presented with a circular rash on the left side of her face. It was initially diagnosed as allergic dermatitis
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Persistent Lyme Arthritis: Infection or Inflammatory Immune Response? Persistent Lyme arthritis remains controversial Could persistent antigens drive inflammation? Or does persistent infection still play a role? Persistent Lyme arthritis remains controversial because symptoms may continue despite treatment. Researchers have explored whether ongoing symptoms reflect residual inflammation, immune dysregulation, persistent antigens, persistent infection, or some combination
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