Long COVID and Lyme Disease Q&A Sponsored by Project Lyme

Long COVID and Lyme disease share many overlapping symptoms, including fatigue, brain fog, and autonomic dysfunction. In this webinar hosted by Project Lyme, Lyme disease expert Dr. Daniel Cameron joins integrative medicine physician Dr. Bill Rawls to discuss the similarities between Long COVID and chronic Lyme disease, the challenges facing patients, and strategies for maintaining health during the pandemic.

The discussion also features Jennifer Hoffmann, Program Associate at Project Lyme and Senior Director of the Generation Lyme initiative. Jennifer is a Lyme patient who was diagnosed with COVID-19 in March 2020. Noah Johnston, Administrative Director of Project Lyme, moderates the discussion and takes questions from the virtual audience.

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Watch the Long COVID and Lyme Disease Discussion

For a comprehensive overview of the connection between Long COVID and Lyme disease—including my peer-reviewed research involving 889 patients—see Long COVID and Lyme Disease: What Patients Need to Know.

Key Point

Long COVID and Lyme disease share several overlapping symptoms, including fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, and autonomic symptoms. These similarities raise important questions about persistent infection, immune dysfunction, and post-infectious syndromes.

Clinical Insight

As clinicians learn more about Long COVID, the Lyme disease community may offer valuable insights into chronic post-infectious illness. Research into immune activation, autonomic dysfunction, and persistent symptoms may help improve care for both patient groups.