Scientists at the Medical University of Vienna have advanced understanding of the mechanism of infection behind Lyme ...

18, 2024 — Researchers have identified a potential new treatment for persistent neurological symptoms of Lyme disease, commonly seen even after antibiotic use. The study found that fibroblast ...

After treatment of the episode of Lyme disease ... The duration of initial antibiotic therapy for Lyme disease does not influence the likelihood of prolonged somatic or cognitive symptoms.

Therefore, it's important that health professionals conduct a detailed patient history, including history of exposure to ticks when assessing individuals with signs or symptoms suggestive of Lyme ...

In the realm of infectious diseases, Lyme borreliosis and other tick-borne diseases represent a significant and growing ...

If a stroll through a forest or meadow has left you with tiny hitchhikers latched onto your skin, be mindful. It’s not just the bites that are worrisome; these ticks carry with them the silent threat ...

And, she continues, “Even when patients with well-established true Lyme disease have long-term symptoms after infection, long-term and repeated antibiotic treatment have not been shown to improve ...

It needs to be treated with an antibiotic. Contact a healthcare provider if you have: The signs or symptoms of Lyme disease A tick bite if you live in an area known for Lyme disease A rash of unknown ...

Therefore, diagnosis in the early phase is frequently based on symptoms and the likelihood of a deer tick bite. Early detection means early treatment when the disease is most effectively controlled ...

The University of Kansas is working with biotechnology lab Design-Zyme to produce vaccines for both Lyme disease and Chlamydia.