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 ...

which is Lyme arthritis. That is actually how it was discovered – by an outbreak of arthritis in the shoulder in a town called Lyme, Connecticut.” Untreated Lyme disease can also lead to a ...

Anti-RA33 antibodies were reported among 23.4% of patients with Lyme arthritis and 12.0% of those with post-treatment Lyme disease. Anti-RA33 antibodies are present among a significant percentage of ...

“However, if Lyme disease is not treated in early stages, it can spread to other parts of the body, leading to more severe symptoms such as arthritis, neurological problems and other issue ...

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.

For example, a patient with antibiotic refractory Lyme arthritis would be excluded. A patient with late neuroborreliosis associated with encephalopathy, who has recurrent or refractory objective ...

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 ...

sometimes triggering symptoms like heart problems and arthritis. Learn more about how to spot and treat a tick bite. Can someone who's been treated for Lyme disease still have symptoms?

Yes, Medicare will provide coverage for blood tests that can diagnose Lyme disease. Generally, Medicare will cover costs when a Medicare-enrolled doctor or provider deems diagnostic tests ...

A new Dartmouth study, published in Parasites and Vectors, finds that 50% of adult blacklegged ticks carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease while up to 25% of the younger (nymph) blacklegged ...