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.
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada: Lyme disease found in Sudbury-area steeds
By Jim Moodie, The Sudbury Star Tuesday, April 7, 2015…
Lyme disease: A case report of a 17-year old male with fatal Lyme carditis
March 21, 2015 Abstract Lyme disease is a systemic infection…
Complex Population Structure of Borrelia burgdorferi in Southeastern and South Central Canada as Revealed by Phylogeographic Analysis
Abstract Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi sensu…
Stanford researchers unravel secrets of shape-shifting bacteria
Stanford Report, March 16, 2015 Stanford researchers unravel secrets of…
CDC Says Misperceptions Keep Kids from Getting Lifesaving Treatment for Tickborne Diseases
Last Updated: Wednesday, 18 March 2015 07:04 Short-term doxycycline use…
Bilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis Requiring Tracheostomy Due to Neuroborreliosis
Carlos D. Martínez-Balzano, MD; Bruce Greenberg, MD, MBA Neuroborreliosis can…
Teenager with stroke-like symptoms had Lyme: Acute Lyme Neuroborreliosis With Transient Hemiparesis and Aphasia
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.annemergmed.2015.01.011 February 25, 2015 Nervous system involvement in Lyme…
Maine looks to join growing list of states protecting doctors from their own licencing boards via legislation
BY JOE LAWLOR Press Herald Mar 2nd, 2015 A bill…
Borrelia miyamotoi infection in Nature and in humans
Abstract Borrelia miyamotoi is a relapsing fever Borrelia group…
UC Berkeley: Study IDs key birds that host Lyme disease bacteria in California
[ CanLyme note: Western Canadian ticks often come from migratory birds…
Development of droplet digital PCR for the detection of Babesia microti and Babesia duncani
doi:10.1016/j.exppara.2014.12.003 Abstract Babesia spp. are obligate protozoan parasites of red…
CDC Warns of New Deadly Tick Borne Bourbon Virus Found in Kansas
February 21st, 2015 New Deadly Tick Borne Bourbon Virus Found…