Lyme Disease News

One strain of Borrelia burgdorferi appears to be more frequent in patients with antibiotic-refractory Lyme arthritis, researchers say.

The RST1 strain was most frequent in the joint fluid of patients with Lyme disease who didn't respond to antibiotics, Allen C. Steere, MD, of Massachusetts General Hospital, and colleagues reported in the July issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism.

Fifteen Cases of Lyme Disease in Montana AP News Doctors have reported 15 cases of Lyme disease in Montana this year, a sharp spike from previous years.

It was meant to be a sweet walk in the woods to celebrate our ninth anniversary.

The onset of beautiful summer weather brings many of us outdoors to enjoy all the abundant recreational opportunities in our area.

Fifty elementary and middle school students in Randolph took part in a robotics rally June 22 hosted by the Students Training for Responsibility, Achievement and Success after-school program.

Main Category: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Also Included In: Arthritis / Rheumatology Neurology / Neuroscience Lyme disease in the U.S. is caused by the tick-borne bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi and usually begins with a skin lesion, after which the bacteria spread throughout the body to the nervous system, heart or joints.

When we recently posted a blog entry about Lyme disease , we were so floored by the response from readers that we decided to delve into the issue a little further.

BILLINGS - Doctors have reported 15 cases of Lyme disease in Montana this year - a sharp spike from prior years.

Spend five minutes with 10-year-old Henry Meeker, and it's clear -- he's more than just an aspiring gymnast, he's an all-around kid on the move.

Lyme disease in theU.S. is caused by the tick-borne bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi and usually begins with a skin lesion, after which the bacteria spread throughout the body to the nervous system, heart or joints. About 60 percent of untreated individuals develop arthritis, which affects the knees in particular.

<p/> To the Bulletin: A June 19 article by Chelsey Pollock about ticks was informative yet could have gone further. While an article such as hers fortunately raises awareness to Bulletin readers as to the dangers of ticks, there is additional information left unaddressed.

Premier, Mr Morris Iemma, now being paralysed in his legs and attending physiotherapy in the attempt to get feeling and function back after being laid low by a severe case of encephalitis.

When left untreated, children infected with Lyme disease can experience many severe complications as a result including arthritis, problems with the heart or central nervous system.

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 06/2005 Sitemeter I'm concerned. People quickly reading this New York Daily News article may falsely conclude that you can only get Lyme disease in wooded or rural areas in Connecticut, New Jersey, Long Island and Westchster County.

Dr. David P. Calfee of Mount Sinai says outdoor exposure is the main risk factor for tick-borne diseases.

The best way to combat Lyme disease is to make sure as few people get it as possible, which is why the message of BLAST is gaining ground.

As warm weather arrives in Connecticut, the Connecticut Department of Public Health urges the public to take steps to prevent Lyme disease.

It's Summer - Watch Out! From dogs left in cars to deer ticks, cautionary tales for warm weather It's the height of the summer season and I thought I'd give you some info that may or may not help you in the pursuit of your outdoor activities.

" A small little insect causes a lot of trouble around this time of year. We're talking about ticks.

Sen. Christopher Dodd , a senior member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee and Chairman of its Subcommittee on Children and Families, along with Sen.