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Forbes, August 18, 2020 By Judy Stone …While Lyme and Covid-19 are very different infections, the former caused by the bacteria (Borrelia burgorferi) and the latter a virus (SARS-CoV-2), there are a couple of notable similarities. …Both Lyme and coronavirus often... Read More »

News Center Maine (NBC), August 14, 2020 Reporter Vivien Leigh continues her “Ticks in Maine” series, with a look at how Lyme disease can affect cats. Experts say the signs to look out for are fever, lethargy, lack of appetite, and stiffness and swelling in muscles... Read More »

The federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group will meet on September 15 and 22. The online meetings can be attended by the public. When announcing the cancellation of the August meeting dates, the Health and Human Services’ website stated: If you submitted a request to... Read More »

by Darryl Geddes, Upstate Medical University If you’ve just returned from a hike in the woods and are checking your body for ticks, check your thigh first. In a recent survey by Upstate Medical University’s Citizen Science Tick Testing Program, Central New Yorkers reported... Read More »

Nootkatone–an oil derived from cedar trees and grapefruit–has been registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use in insecticides and insect repellents. The chemical repels and kills ticks, mosquitoes, and a wide variety of other biting pests. It is... Read More »

by Mary Beth Pfeiffer, thefirstepidemic.com Becoming infected with COVID-19 — even after exposure to it — is not inevitable. The virus is a bear, yes. But, if masks and distancing fail, it may be vanquished using safe, over-the-counter supplements for which there are... Read More »

The federal Tick-Borne Disease Working Group’s online meeting for August has been cancelled. As of this writing, no replacement date has been announced. According to the Health and Human Services website: This meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held in... Read More »

At LymeDisease.org, we fight to make the patient voice stronger, support science-based advocacy, create legislative change, and to create a future where Lyme patients can receive the treatments they need to get well. When you become a member of LymeDisease.org, you partner with... Read More »

Elephant Journal, July 15, 2020 By Holly Watts When I was first diagnosed with late-stage (chronic) Lyme disease, my doctor told me that the recovery process would be like a dance. “Sometimes, the infection will take the lead and be in control of your body,” he said, “Other... Read More »