These results confirm the association between antibiotic-refractory Lyme arthritis and HLA-DRB1 molecules that bind to OspA 163–175. The authors conclude that the binding of this peptide to ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2007;56(12):4216-4225. Lyme disease in the U.S. is caused by a form of bacteria, the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi, infecting humans by tick bites. It typically ...

with exception of those with confirmed late Lyme arthritis, presented with some combination of fatigue, generalized musculoskeletal pain, and cognitive complaints. By definition, patients with ...

Lyme disease is a master of disguise. Sometimes, it mimics other conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis. Both problems can bring on joint pain, tiredness, and fevers. But don't be deceived.

An uptick in reported cases of Lyme disease since 2022 may have many factors, but one contributing factor may be the lengthening of tick season due to warmer temperatures appearing earlier in the ...

Does Medicare offer coverage for Lyme disease blood tests? Read on to learn whether Medicare can help cover the costs of blood tests for Lyme disease.

( BDN) -- Maine saw a record-breaking number of tick-borne disease cases in 2024 for a second year in a row. Between January ...

More than 3,200 cases of tick-carried Lyme disease were reported between January and December, which is an increase of 275 ...