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While the current numbers likely underrepresent the number of people living with Lyme disease in Canada, it is still important to note that even with passive surveillance, the number of cases per year has increased, showing the need for more accurate surveillance methods as well as public health initiatives for prevention and early detection and treatment.
The work of understanding why some ticks carry pathogens and others do not, while not straightforward, is important.
Permethrin treated clothing is often recommended as an evidence-based means of preventing tick bites. Unfortunately, in Canada, there are limited options for purchasing permethrin treated clothing and permethrin spray is not easily available in the 0.5% concentration suitable for do-it-yourself treatment of clothing. A recently-published study in the Journal of Medical Entomology authored by Nadolny and…
A new study published in Annals of Medicine explores the potential for machine learning algorithms to predict the risk of tick-borne diseases around Europe. Ticks, known carriers of many pathogens, are influenced by a combination of factors, including climate, landscape, and host availability. This research uses machine learning to predict where tick concentrations are highest. …
Prevention and the need for better diagnostic tools also recognized by researchers.
By the end of the review, you may discover that you have more in common with the bemused Arthur Dent than you might have expected.
Interrogating mammal species richness as a predictor of the number of pathogens in black-legged ticks.
32% of the adult and nymph ticks tested positive for Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.
Research also identifies limitations with antibody testing.
Why case reporting underestimates risk and why it matters.
Promoting Canadian research and researchers.
Professor, researcher and Lyme disease advocate.
POTS is recognized by some clinicians as a contributor to persistent Lyme disease symptoms but more research is needed.
A synthetic version has been developed and may lead to new tick repellent products.
Satu Strausz of Finland leads international group exploring biobank, in vitro, and murine research.
