Lyme Science Blog

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 […]

Can You Get Lyme Disease Twice? Why Reinfection Is Common Yes—you can get Lyme disease more than once. Prior infection does not provide full immunity, and many patients in endemic areas develop repeat infections over time. You had Lyme before. Symptoms are back. You’re told it can’t happen again. Many patients assume they are protected

How Lyme Disease Vaccines Work in Dogs: Blocking Infection Before It Starts 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

Can Cats Bring Ticks Into Your Home? Lyme Disease Risk CAN YOUR CAT BRING TICKS INTO YOUR HOME? MOST PET OWNERS DON’T REALIZE THE RISK Your cat looks healthy. No obvious signs of illness. But what if it’s carrying ticks—into your home? Quick Answer: Cats can bring ticks infected with Lyme disease and other pathogens

Borrelia Miyamotoi Treatment: Which Antibiotics Actually Work? WRONG ANTIBIOTIC— TREATMENT MAY FAIL? B. MIYAMOTOI IS DIFFERENT 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,

Why Some Lyme Patients Are Not Treated—Even With Ongoing Symptoms Some patients are told it’s not Lyme Even when symptoms persist That decision affects treatment Quick Answer: Some patients with Lyme borreliosis are not treated because they do not meet strict diagnostic criteria. However, symptoms may persist despite negative or inconclusive findings. Some patients with

Can Lyme Disease End Your Career? Long-Term Effects Explained Can Lyme disease affect your ability to work? Some patients develop persistent symptoms. In severe cases, careers can be disrupted or lost. Lyme disease disability is an important but often overlooked concern. While many patients recover, others experience persistent symptoms that affect their ability to function,

When Lyme Disease Mimics Sjögren’s Syndrome Lyme disease can present like an autoimmune disorder—leading to delayed diagnosis and unnecessary treatment. A 43-year-old woman initially presented to an oncology clinic with lymphadenopathy and systemic symptoms, including low-grade fever, generalized swelling of lymph nodes, migrating joint pain, dry mouth and eyes, weight loss, and fatigue for six

Can Larval Ticks Transmit Borrelia miyamotoi? New Study Findings Larval ticks may carry infection at birth—challenging the assumption that only nymphs and adults pose a risk. Larval ticks Borrelia miyamotoi transmission may represent an underrecognized risk, as infected female ticks can pass the bacteria directly to their offspring. This finding changes how infection risk is

Do Steroid Injections Help Children With Lyme Arthritis of the Knee? Steroid injections may help some children with persistent Lyme arthritis—but timing and clinical context matter. Premature use of steroids “has been reported as a potential risk factor for the development of antibiotic-refractory Lyme arthritis (ARLA) in children and adults,” writes Horton et al. [1]