Articles by Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation

A young patient sits in a clinic office with their doctor, resting their head wearily on their hand.

Tick-borne infections can trigger bipolar disorder in children, study suggests 

ByEmmett ShaneMar 11, 2026
Recognizing links between tick-borne infections and psychiatric disorders can lead to faster diagnosis.
A pediatrician sits with a young patient holding her arm and helping her with her bandage.

Antibiotic therapy an effective treatment and diagnostic tool for children with persistent Lyme disease, study finds

Mar 6, 2026
Renowned U.S. researcher followed 101 pediatric Lyme cases in New England.
Plastic figurines of tiny humans all lie on top of a montage of graphs and text and cutouts of information, headlines, and televisions.

Six myths about Lyme disease that harm patients in Canada

Feb 9, 2026
As cases of tick-borne infections mount, debunking misinformation is even more urgent.
Dr. Vett Lloyd presents on the science of tick-borne post-infection illness.

Dr. Vett Lloyd on biobanks and the science of tick-borne post-infection illness

Feb 4, 2026
Dr. Lloyd reviews tick-borne chronic illness from a research lens and the role of biobanks in answering key questions.
Justin Wood presents with slides and maps at the CTD Conference, looking dapper and smiling warmly.

Justin Wood reviews Canada’s growing tick problem

Jan 30, 2026
Geneticks tests ticks for human pathogens and gathers valuable data on ticks, pathogens and tick-borne diseases across Canada.
Genome synteny across the 13 B. burgdorferi strains. Nine strains were sequenced in this study and four reference strains were used. White horizontal bars represent replicons for each strain genome. Syntenic regions are represented by vertical ribbons between replicons of the different strains.

New research explores the genetics of the bacteria responsible for Lyme disease in Canada

Jan 30, 2026
This study was funded by Genome Québec, the G. Magnotta Foundation for Vector-Borne Diseases and the Caron Thorburn Institute.
A cute dog rests on a vets table while getting an examination.

Nine questions for your vet about protecting your pet from Lyme disease

Jan 27, 2026
Tick-borne diseases can be fatal to dogs but there are plenty of ways to prevent them, veterinarian says.