Persistence of Borrelia burgdorferi in Rhesus Macaques following Antibiotic Treatment of Disseminated Infection

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A tick-borne infection known as Babesiosis, which can cause severe disease and even death, is becoming a growing threat to the U.S. blood supply, government researchers said on Monday.

Fashion designer Ally Hilfiger–daughter of fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger–spoke about her years-long experience with Lyme disease at a recent forum hosted by the advocacy organization Time for Lyme.

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” For the study, a team led by Dr. Paul Mead, a CDC medical epidemiologist, used data from 46 states on human and canine Lyme disease prevalence.

Comparing the data, Mead’s team found that when 1 percent or less of the dogs tested positive for Lyme disease, the risk of people becoming infected was low. However, when more than 5 percent of the dogs were infected, the risk to people was high. “

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West Columbia, SC (WLTX) — A spokesperson for the office of Second District Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) says the U.S. representative has postponed his district tour scheduled for September, due to illness.

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Some patients with Lyme disease still show symptoms long after their treatment has finished. Now proteins have been discovered that set these people apart from those who are easily cured.

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From the Salisbury Post Opinion Section

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