Lyme disease protection: No vaccine yet, but an antibody shot could soon provide a season of immunity

Researchers are testing an antibody shot to protect people from Lyme disease-causing bacteria.

Mark Klempner, Professor of Medicine and Executive Vice Chancellor for MassBiologics, University of Massachusetts Medical School • conversation
Aug. 4, 2021 ~7 min

Despite antibiotics, Lyme infection persisted in woman’s brain

The study marks the first time researchers have identified a possible correlation between Lyme disease infection and Lewy body dementia.

Keith Brannon-Tulane • futurity
May 24, 2021 ~5 min


Lyme bacteria survive antibiotics, even months later

The bacteria that cause Lyme disease can survive in organ tissue even after treatment with a full course of antibiotics months after infection.

Keith Brannon-Tulane • futurity
May 19, 2021 ~4 min

Protein may protect against Lyme disease bacteria

A protein appears to protect against the infection that causes Lyme disease. It may be an early warning for the immune system, research with mice shows.

Bess Connolly Martell-Yale • futurity
Nov. 16, 2020 ~3 min

AI checks out ‘rash selfies’ to detect Lyme disease

Artificial intelligence and deep learning that look at "rash selfies" could offer a way to more accurately detect and identify Lyme disease.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Oct. 16, 2020 ~5 min

How to protect kids from tick and mosquito bug bites

"Choosing the appropriate bug repellent can be confusing for parents. Some may protect against mosquitos but not ticks, for example."

Beata Mostafavi-Michigan • futurity
June 15, 2020 ~7 min

Try this app to avoid ticks this summer

With summer's arrival, avoiding ticks and the Lyme disease they spread is super important. A phone app can give you the facts you need to know.

Kim Ward-Michigan State • futurity
June 14, 2020 ~5 min

A Lyme disease vaccine doesn't exist, but a yearly antibody shot shows promise at preventing infection

Researchers are developing a seasonal shot that blocks Lyme disease-causing bacteria from a tick.

Mark Klempner, Professor of Medicine and Executive Vice Chancellor for MassBiologics, University of Massachusetts Medical School • conversation
June 4, 2020 ~7 min


Lyme disease symptoms could be mistaken for COVID-19, with serious consequences

What might look like a mild case of COVID-19 could actually be a bacterial infection from a tick bite, with potentially debilitating symptoms if it goes untreated.

Jory Brinkerhoff, Associate Professor of Biology, University of Richmond • conversation
May 27, 2020 ~8 min

Antibiotic kills bacteria that causes Lyme disease

A new drug completely kills the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. "This compound is just amazing," says Jayakumar Rajadas.

Tracie White-Stanford • futurity
March 13, 2020 ~5 min

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