Lyme Disease

Intra-Articular Glucocorticoid Injection Safe for Pediatric Lyme Arthritis

Second-line intra-articular glucocorticoid injection appears to be an effective and safe second-line strategy for persistent Lyme arthritis in children.

Lyme Disease Risk in an Urban Center in New York City

Researchers found the distance between urban parks best explained whether I scapularis ticks were present and that flow centrality of parks had the largest positive effect on the density and infection prevalence.

3 Conditions That May Be Mistaken for Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is difficult to diagnose accurately. We explore 3 conditions clinicians might mistake for the tick-borne illness.

Facts About Lyme Disease: 6 Myths You May Encounter With Your Patients

Myths about lyme disease may present a barrier to prompt diagnosis and treatment. As a clinician, you may encounter these 6 misconceptions.

Climate Change Expected to Lead to Rise in Lyme Disease

Rising temperatures are expected to increase the number of cases of Lyme disease in the United States by more than 20% by mid-century.

Lyme-Bearing Ticks More Widespread in US Than Thought

Ticks capable of transmitting Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses have been identified in dozens of places across the US where the pests had never previously been recorded.

Synovial Fluid Cell Counts Do Not Accurately Differentiate Arthritis Types

Accurate and rapid diagnostics methods are needed to inform initial clinical decision making for patients with hip monoarthritis.

Lingering Symptoms May Persist After Treatment of Lyme Disease

Research might explain why lingering symptoms after therapy for treating Lyme disease occur.

Adverse Effects Linked to Chronic Lyme Disease Treatments

During the treatment for chronic Lyme disease, serious bacterial infections have been documented.

Natural Compounds With Anti-Borreliae Effects Identified

Polyphenols (baicalein, luteolin, and rosmarinic acid) and fatty acids (monolaurin and 10-HAD), and micronutrients (iodine and vitamins D3 and C) in combination with doxycycline were effective anti-borreliae substrates