Lyme disease is one of several tickborne diseases, and with rapid diagnosis and management, it is easy to treat and cure.

Apr 17, 2011 - Michael Koger

Lyme disease is a growing epidemic that is often misdiagnosed because of the multi-systemic infections and variety of symptoms.

Dec 13, 2009 - Lucia Jenkins

Despite its occurrence nearly everywhere in the United States, Lyme disease is an easy condition to treat when early diagnosis takes place.

Apr 18, 2011 - Michael Koger

Lyme disease is still prevalent among people today, but there are ways to prevent this debilitating disease.

Feb 7, 2011 - Kimberly Podolsky

Cases of Lyme disease, caused by deer ticks, are on the increase in the U.S. Staying vigilant is the best way to avoid infection.

May 5, 2010 - David Harry

A dog which is exposed to ticks may be a candidate to receive vaccination for canine Lyme disease but tick control is the most important factor in preventing disease.

Oct 24, 2009 - Lorie Huston

Tick control is the cornerstone of Lyme disease prevention in dogs, although there are vaccines available that provide protection against infection with the disease also.

Oct 17, 2009 - Lorie Huston

In a sick dog, a positive Lyme disease test indicates a need for treatment. When a healthy dog tests positive, the proper course of action is more difficult to determine.

Oct 3, 2009 - Lorie Huston

Up to 40% of people diagnosed with Lyme disease later have mood symptoms thought to be from the disease. A new study says this is often a wrong conclusion.

Sep 28, 2009 - James Cooper

Global warming is creating favorable conditions for ticks to carry Lyme disease according to a June 2009 report by the Canadian Medical Association.

Jun 12, 2009 - Karen Stephenson

Though the most common symptom of Lyme disease in dogs is lameness, Lyme disease can sometimes affect the kidneys, causing renal failure and eventually death.

Mar 6, 2009 - Lorie Huston

Lyme disease in dogs is caused by the bite of Lyme disease infected ticks. Lameness is a common symptom. Treatment is an antibiotic. Good tick control is preventive.

Mar 6, 2009 - Lorie Huston

Over thirty years after its "discovery," Lyme disease remains an enigma. Diagnosis is often thwarted by inadequate testing modalities and local health department policies

Feb 26, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

The "typical" rash of Lyme disease does not always develop as a bull's-eye. It can take many forms or be absent altogether.

Sep 21, 2008 - Albert Burchsted

Once Lyme disease has passed its early stages, treatment becomes complex, but patients often receive minimal treatment and are told they are cured.

Jul 20, 2008 - Albert Burchsted

The complexities of Lyme disease symptoms cause many misdiagnoses. Borrelia burgdorferi, escapes detection because the tests are not 100% reliabile.

Jul 20, 2008 - Albert Burchsted

Borrelia burgdorferi exhibits complex activity when infecting people. If allowed to occur, these changes make it difficult to cure the disease.

Jul 14, 2008 - Albert Burchsted

The relationship between ticks and spirochetes is complex, and sometimes overwhelms the host's immune defenses.

Jul 14, 2008 - Albert Burchsted

There are difficulties diagnosing Lyme disease because early symptoms are confusing. The causative bacterium, and the tick that transmits it are well known.

Jul 12, 2008 - Albert Burchsted