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Turkey tick news: A molecular investigation into the presence of tick-borne pathogens in host-seeking ticks in Anatolia; Initial evidence of putative vectors and pathogens, and footsteps of a secretly rising vector tick, Haemaphysalis parva.
[CanLyme Note: The title may mislead some to believe they are studying a turkey tick. This is a study of ticks in the country of Turkey.] Abstract This Turkey-based study investigated the presence of various tick-borne microorganisms in a broad-range of host-seeking ticks (n = 1019) that exhibit both hunter and ambusher characteristics. All collected ticks were analyzed…
Amélie Champagne, daughter of Jean Coutu group president, dies by suicide after Lyme disease battle
September 22, 2022 Content warning: This article discusses the topic of suicide which may be sensitive for some readers. Amélie Champagne, 22, recently died by suicide after a years-long struggle with Lyme disease. The daughter of Alain Champagne, the president of Jean Coutu Group, shared the news on his LinkedIn page. “It is with the heaviest of hearts…
Neuropathogenicity of non-viable Borrelia burgdorferi ex vivo
January 2022 Abstract Even after appropriate treatment, a proportion of Lyme disease patients suffer from a constellation of symptoms, collectively called Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS). Brain PET scan of patients with PTLDS have demonstrated likely glial activation indicating persistent neuroinflammatory processes. It is possible that unresolved bacterial remnants can continue to cause neuroinflammation. In…
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New podcast: The quest for better tests
“In today’s podcast, Sarah speaks with Victoria Sanderson about her exciting new research into Lyme disease testing at the University of Guelph. Sanderson is a current medical student and previously completed her Master’s degree at the University of Guelph and became interested in Lyme disease after seeing how much the disease impacted her mother’s life and…
Global TV: Penticton firefighters take bite out of Lyme disease
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PENTICTON — The Lyme Sucks Challenge #lymesuckschallenge may be the next social media craze, at least that’s what Penticton resident Sue McDougall is hoping. The challenge involves sucking on a lime and broadcasting it on social media. McDougall is passionately involved in this challenge because she has been living with Lyme disease for more than…
Fredericton Lyme disease support group wants better testing
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Alison Chiasson, CBC News July 10th, 2015 Fredericton area residents struggle with symptoms, treatment and diagnosis Joy Pitre says New Brunswick clinicians failed to diagnose Lyme disease when she was struggling to determine what the cause of her rapidly deteriorating health was after a tick bite in 2003. She says she has since spent more…
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the documentary can be watched here …
https://youtu.be/HdLNAGHOyRk
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