A University of Maryland (UMD) researcher has uncovered a mechanism by which the bacteria that causes Lyme disease persists in the body and fights your early, innate immune responses. Dr. Utpal Pal, Professor in Veterinary ...
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The big shifts in rain and warmth caused by El Nino and La Nina conditions may boost Lyme disease and intestinal infections in parts of the United States, a new study suggests.
Oct 24, 2016
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(HealthDay)—Scientists have identified a new tick-borne illness in the United States—which hospitalized two men in Missouri—adding to the steadily creeping number of diseases known to be transmitted by various species ...
Aug 29, 2012
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The bacteria that cause Lyme disease, one of the most important emerging diseases in the United States, appear to hide out in the lymph nodes, triggering a significant immune response, but one that is not strong enough to ...
Jun 16, 2011
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A confirmed case of the tick-borne Powassan virus has been reported in the Bay State, according to officials who are warning residents to take precautions against the disease.
Apr 29, 2024
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Recent tracking rule changes led to a significant increase in reported Lyme disease cases in the U.S.
Feb 26, 2024
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The explosive rise in tick-borne diseases in many parts of the United States over the last five decades represents a major public health threat that demands innovative solutions, warns a group of Yale scientists. In a new ...
Oct 18, 2023
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As tick season gets into full swing, we spoke with two experts who study them to learn about the latest in tick research and how to stay protected. Emily Struckhoff is a vector-borne disease program specialist with Penn State ...
Jul 6, 2023
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Every year, tens of thousands of new Lyme disease patients find that their symptoms persist even after the standard course of antibiotic treatment.
May 29, 2023
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After a mild winter in the U.S., will there be an uptick in ticks this year?
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