Doctors explain everything you need to know about Lyme disease and what to do if you find a tick attached to your skin.

Lyme disease is a master of disguise. Sometimes, it mimics other conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis. Both problems can bring on joint pain, tiredness, and fevers. But don't be deceived.

While Lyme disease is treatable when caught early enough ... Early recognition and treatment are key to preventing chronic symptoms such as arthritis, headaches, neck stiffness and facial drooping.” ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2007;56(12):4216-4225. Lyme disease in the U.S. is caused by a form of bacteria, the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi, infecting humans by tick bites. It typically ...

The Department of Homeland Security said the facility "does not and has not performed research on Lyme disease." ...

The Vermont Department of Health reports a sharp increase starting in April every year of tick-related visits to emergency ...

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection transmitted by tick bites. It often causes rash, fever, headaches, fatigue, and other ...

As the risk of Lyme disease increases with the warmer weather, Dartmouth scientists, medical experts and students share their ...

Scientists have discovered that the enzyme BbLDH is crucial for the survival and infectivity of the Lyme disease bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. This finding opens the door to targeted treatments for ...

Courtesy of Getty Images. This review provides a concise overview of the pathogenesis, diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme Disease. Lyme disease is a tick-borne ...

Oct. 23, 2024 — Lyme borreliosis is the most common tick-borne infectious disease in Europe. Up to 70,000 new cases are estimated each year in Austria alone. The bacterial infection can cause ...