The Lyme Disease Biobank is one of our proudest achievements. Congratulations to Dr. Liz Horn on the recent acceptance of their manuscript on late-stage #Lymedisease and substance abuse to #HeliyonJournal ! #Lymeawareness

🔬 This week, we are spotlighting Dr. Choukri Ben Mamoun's groundbreaking research on Babesiosis 🧬. The breakthrough might just revolutionize our approach to combating Babesiosis hubs.la/Q02x7WKs0 #Lymeawareness #BabesiosisBreakthrough 🌟

A surface protein on #LymeDisease bacteria acts as a “don’t eat me” signal to the #immune system. This study — funded in part by Bay Area Lyme Foundation and Project Lyme — may explain why Lyme can evade the normal immune defenses, resulting in persistent symptoms: globenewswire.com/news-release/2…

Proclamation made by former Pres. Clinton. Nearly 30 years later...what has changed? The number of people devasted by Lyme disease. We need research! #Lyme disease #Lyme #congenitallyme presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/proc… @MothersAgainstLyme Center for Lyme Action HHS.gov CDMRP CDC Emerging Infections

'There are still some days that brushing my teeth takes every ounce of energy that I can muster.'
READ: Lyme is an unforgiving disease that's too often hidden from view. lymedisease.org/lyme-unforgivi… #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

#LymeDisease affects millions of children around the world—and it often begins with a wide range of intense, unexplained symptoms, like it did for 8-year-old Pippa. Watch this #PSA and learn how to protect your family from Lyme & tick-borne illnesses at projectlyme.org

From CO! Local yoga instructor brings awareness to Lyme disease longmontleader.com/local-business… via @longmontleader LymeDisease.org LDA Center for Lyme Action

Explore how Lyme disease affects hormones and the potential health consequences with, 'Lyme Disease and Hormones.' Understand the symptoms, hormonal imbalances, and treatment options available for those impacted by this tick-borne illness. hubs.la/Q02x5dX00 #Lymeawareness

An Overview of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. #MCAS , an inappropriate release of chemical mediators, can cause inflammatory symptoms anywhere in the body. By Todd Maderis, ND lymedisease.org/members/lyme-t…

'It’s time to lay to bed the notion that Borrelia burgdorferi persistence has not been demonstrated in humans. It has–as evidenced by these 27 case studies,' says Lorraine Johnson, JD, MBA Lorraine Johnson, JD/MBA
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Are you raising a child with #LymeDisease and feeling overwhelmed? Mothers Against Lyme offers regular online meet-ups via Zoom, where you can connect with other #parents going through similar experiences and share helpful tips and support.

Sign up today: projectlyme.org/event/mothers-…

Learn how Lyme disease impacts the immune system, leading to chronic symptoms and potential autoimmune responses. Discover strategies to support your immune health during Lyme treatment on GLA's latest blog post. hubs.la/Q02wQw7_0

Lyme is called “The Great Imitator,” because its symptoms mimic many other diseases. It can affect any organ of the body, including the brain and nervous system, muscles and joints, and the heart.
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Children with #LymeDisease have special issues. Since they can’t always explain what feels wrong, they may just come across as cranky, irritable and struggle in school.
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#LymeDisease AwarenessMonth

Nymphal #ticks cause most cases of Lyme disease. Because nymphs are as small as poppy seeds and their bite is painless, people often don’t realize they have been bitten.
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lymedisease.org/lyme-basics/ti…… #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

Time for answers, reliable diagnostics, and effective treatments for the millions suffering including not only those bit by infected ticks but also those who are infected during pregnancy.

Protecting mothers means protecting the next generation. Lyme disease during pregnancy can pose serious risks, not just to expecting mothers but also to their unborn children. 🌿 Read 'Lyme Disease During Pregnancy: Protecting Mothers and Babies' 👉 hubs.la/Q02wRjGy0

Researchers have discovered more about how Lyme disease evades the body's immune system.

They found that a protein in the Lyme bacteria sends out a signal that says 'don't eat me' to the immune system--and the immune system obeys.

READ MORE lymedisease.org/dont-eat-me-pr… Bay Area Lyme Foundation

There is a complex link between Lyme disease and gastrointestinal health. Learn insights on managing GI issues associated with Lyme and improving overall gut health. #LymeDiseaseAwareness #GutHealth hubs.ly/Q02wHKy40

#Borrelia burgdorferi has a complex relationship with the host immune system that can lead to mimicry of autoimmune diseases, promotion of autoimmune diseases, and misdiagnosis that ultimately harms the patients. link.springer.com/article/10.100…