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Isolation, Cultivation, and Characterization of Borrelia burgdorferi from Rodents and Ticks in the Charleston Area of South Carolina
ByCanLyme January 13, 2023January 13, 2023
ABSTRACT Twenty-eight Borrelia burgdorferi isolates from the Charleston, S.C., area are described. This represents the first report and characterization of the Lyme disease spirochete from that state. The isolates were obtained from December 1994 through December 1995 from the tick Ixodes scapularis, collected from vegetation, and from the rodents Peromyscus gossypinus (cotton mouse), Neotoma floridana (eastern wood rat), and Sigmodon hispidus (cotton rat). All…
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Lyme borreliosis in pregnancy and associations with parent and offspring health outcomes: An international cross-sectional survey
ByCanLyme December 26, 2022
Published November 2022 Background: Lyme disease (LD) is a complex tick-borne pathology caused by Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato bacteria. Currently, there are limited data regarding the health outcomes of people infected during pregnancy, the potential for perinatal transmission to their fetus, and the long-term effects on these children. Therefore, the primary objective of this survey study was to…
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Molecular Detection of Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Babesia odocoilei, Babesia species and Borrelia burgdorferi Sensu Lato in Songbirds
ByCanLyme December 14, 2022July 4, 2025
Abstract The blacklegged tick, Ixodes scapularis, is known to carry various tick-borne zoonotic pathogens with the potential to cause debilitating human and animal diseases. Juvenile I. scapularis parasitize songbirds and, perhaps, these avifauna are competent hosts of common microbial pathogens. We extracted brachial venous blood from 18 groundforaging passerine birds that were parasitized by I….
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Moving the Needle in Borreliosis with Dr. Alan B. MacDonald, MD
ByCanLyme December 12, 2022December 12, 2022
“Why You Should Listen” “In this episode, you will learn about groundbreaking work being done to move the needle in understanding the impact of Borreliosis.” Listen to podcast
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New Montreal clinic will be part of Quebec network studying long COVID-19, Lyme disease
ByCanLyme November 27, 2022
A new clinic opened Monday in Montreal to treat patients and help researchers better understand two conditions with different origins but similar symptoms – long COVID-19 and Lyme disease. The centre at Montreal’s Jewish General Hospital is one 15 specialized facilities announced by the Quebec government in May to study the two infectious diseases. Read article
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Long Lyme, long Covid pushes physicians outside of their comfort zone
ByCanLyme October 12, 2022
An article by Usha Lee McFarling October 10, 2022 “A doctor’s humbling journey treating long Covid: ‘The second we think we know what we are doing, we fall flat on our face’” “Unfortunately way too many people with this are not being believed about their illness. And this has happened before, with long Lyme, and…
Read More Long Lyme, long Covid pushes physicians outside of their comfort zone
Education | For Physicians | Lyme Controversy | Lyme disease | Medical Publications | Miscellaneous
Peer-Reviewed Evidence of Lyme/Tick-Borne Disease Causing Psychiatric Symptoms
ByCanLyme October 5, 2022
“The following is a list of peer-reviewed articles that support the evidence of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases causing neuropsychiatric illness. It is organized into two different categories– neuropsychiatric symptoms and dementia” source unknown. Access list of citations
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The Impact of Telemedicine in the Diagnosis of Erythema Migrans during the COVID Pandemic: A Comparison with In-Person Diagnosis in the Pre-COVID Era
ByCanLyme October 1, 2022
Abstract Background: Erythema migrans (EM) is the hallmark manifestation of the Lyme borreliosis (LB), and therefore its presence and recognition are sufficient to make a diagnosis and to start proper antibiotic treatment to attempt to eradicate the infection. Methods: In this study we compared the clinical data of 439 patients who presented an EM either…
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For Physicians | Lyme Controversy | Lyme disease | Miscellaneous | Voices on Lyme
Amélie Champagne, daughter of Jean Coutu group president, dies by suicide after Lyme disease battle
ByCanLyme September 22, 2022
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…
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For Physicians | Lyme Controversy | Lyme disease | Lyme in Ontario | Media | Miscellaneous | Voices on Lyme
Ontario family had to move to B.C. for Lyme disease treatment
ByCanLyme September 11, 2022
“For many Canadians, Lyme disease is not a concern that is top of mind. If you’re walking through a tall patch of grass or camping with your family, a small alarm bell might go off reminding you to check for ticks that may be carrying Lyme disease. For Louis Themeles, a tick bite didn’t seem…
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Media | Prevention | Voices on Lyme
Global News: “How to prevent run-ins with ticks” with CanLyme president Janet Sperling
ByCanLyme September 8, 2022
It can be easy to let your guard down in the wilderness as the summer wraps up, but tick season stretches well into the fall! For how to prevent issues with ticks and what you should be looking for, Janet Sperling from the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation joins Candace Daniel. Watch Here
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Education | Lyme disease | Prevention | Voices on Lyme
Global News: ‘How to prevent run-ins with ticks’ with CanLyme president Janet Sperling
ByCanLyme September 8, 2022
It can be easy to let your guard down in the wilderness as the summer wraps up, but tick season stretches well into the fall! For how to prevent issues with ticks and what you should be looking for, Janet Sperling from the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation joins Candace Daniel. Watch here
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Anaplasmosis: An emerging tick-borne disease of importance in Canada
ByCanLyme September 4, 2022September 4, 2022
Abstract Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis (HGA) is an infection caused by the intracellular bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum. As a tick-borne disease, the public health impact of HGA continues to increase with range expansion of the disease vector. The clinical presentation of HGA is often a non-specific febrile illness. The presence of leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and mild hepatic injury are frequently noted…
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Nitroxoline Drug Combinations Are More Active Than Lyme Antibiotic Combination and Can Eradicate Stationary Phase Borrelia burgdorferi
ByCanLyme August 29, 2022
Abstract Lyme disease (LD), caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, is the most common vector-borne disease in USA and Europe. Despite the standard 2-4 weeks antibiotic treatment, approximately 10%-20% of patients will develop post-treatment LD syndrome, a condition that is poorly understood. One of the probable causes is thought to be the presence of B. burgdorferi persister forms that are not…
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Watch: Webinar with Dr Monica Embers – Persistent Lyme Disease: Supportive Evidence & Potential Solutions
ByCanLyme August 25, 2022
“Aug 19, 2022 Dr Embers shares insights from her research program into Lyme disease at Tulane National Primate Research Center. By transmitting Lyme disease to mice and nonhuman primates by tick, and studying the natural course of infection, Dr Embers’ group aims to attain a better understanding of the clinical quandaries of human Lyme disease,…
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News and updates

One year later: How the landmark NASEM report on chronic Lyme is – and isn’t – changing minds

Germs spread by ticks and cats found in suicidal youth

Scholarship opportunity for undergraduates with a project focused on Lyme disease or other tick-borne diseases

Living with persistent illness and uncertainty: Patient narratives on Lyme disease in Nova Scotia, Canada

Lyme disease is becoming one of Canada’s defining climate-health challenges

Announcing the second annual Canadian Tick-Borne Disease Conference

Feeling sick after eating that steak dinner? You could have a rare but potentially severe tick-borne allergy

Elliot Jacobson: Downstream Secondary Illness in Lyme Disease

Isolation, Cultivation, and Characterization of Borrelia burgdorferi from Rodents and Ticks in the Charleston Area of South Carolina

Lyme borreliosis in pregnancy and associations with parent and offspring health outcomes: An international cross-sectional survey

Molecular Detection of Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Babesia odocoilei, Babesia species and Borrelia burgdorferi Sensu Lato in Songbirds

Moving the Needle in Borreliosis with Dr. Alan B. MacDonald, MD

New Montreal clinic will be part of Quebec network studying long COVID-19, Lyme disease

Long Lyme, long Covid pushes physicians outside of their comfort zone

Peer-Reviewed Evidence of Lyme/Tick-Borne Disease Causing Psychiatric Symptoms

The Impact of Telemedicine in the Diagnosis of Erythema Migrans during the COVID Pandemic: A Comparison with In-Person Diagnosis in the Pre-COVID Era

Amélie Champagne, daughter of Jean Coutu group president, dies by suicide after Lyme disease battle

Ontario family had to move to B.C. for Lyme disease treatment

Global News: “How to prevent run-ins with ticks” with CanLyme president Janet Sperling

Global News: ‘How to prevent run-ins with ticks’ with CanLyme president Janet Sperling

Anaplasmosis: An emerging tick-borne disease of importance in Canada

Nitroxoline Drug Combinations Are More Active Than Lyme Antibiotic Combination and Can Eradicate Stationary Phase Borrelia burgdorferi

Watch: Webinar with Dr Monica Embers – Persistent Lyme Disease: Supportive Evidence & Potential Solutions

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