Research
CanLyme is dedicated to promoting advancements in Lyme disease research. More research is needed to accurately diagnose and treat Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses, and CanLyme supports this. CanLyme’s Venture Grants policy for academic researchers can be found here.
The peptidoglycan-associated protein NapA plays an important role in the envelope integrity and in the pathogenesis of the lyme disease spirochete
Abstract The bacterial pathogen responsible for causing Lyme disease, Borrelia…
A novel Borrelia species, intermediate between Lyme disease and relapsing fever groups, in neotropical passerine-associated ticks
Abstract Lyme disease (LD) and relapsing fevers (RF) are vector-borne…
Lyme Disease Heightens Risk of Mental Disorders, Suicidality, Study Finds
[CanLyme Note: In Canada the situation is amplified by the complete…
Harvard study identifies symptom clusters in Lyme patients with persistent symptoms
A retrospective study of 270 post-treatment Lyme patients identified the most debilitating…
Evidence-Based, Patient-Centered Treatment of Erythema Migrans in the United States
Abstract Lyme disease, often characterized as a readily treatable infection,…
Antibiotic Susceptibility of Bartonella Grown in Different Culture Conditions
Abstract Bartonellosis is caused by a Gram-negative intracellular bacterium with…
Interagency Cooperation Drives Discovery of Lyme Disease Spirochete in Exotic Tick
“Since inception, the primary goal of the tick program has…
Detection of Babesia odocoilei in Humans with Babesiosis Symptoms
Abstract Human babesiosis is a life-threatening infectious disease that causes…
Detecting Borrelia Spirochetes: A Case Study With Validation Among Autopsy Specimens
The complex etiology of neurodegenerative disease has prompted studies on…
Detecting Borrelia Spirochetes: A Case Study With Validation Among Autopsy Specimens
The complex etiology of neurodegenerative disease has prompted studies on…
The peptidoglycan-associated protein NapA plays an important role in the envelope integrity and in the pathogenesis of the lyme disease spirochete
May 13th, 2021 Abstract The bacterial pathogen responsible for causing…
Canada: Interactive maps developed to track data on ticks
“With the arrival of spring and warmer weather the Canadian…