In the Uncertainties of Lyme Testing, Lessons for COVID-19 In the Uncertainties of Lyme Testing, Lessons for COVID-19
The coronavirus testing debacle, much like early Lyme testing, is a reminder that diagnostics aren ' t perfect.Undark (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - June 18, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Despite Threat of Lyme Disease, Tick Control Lags Across U.S.
WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2020 -- Tick monitoring and control is lacking in much of the United States despite a steady increase in tick-borne illnesses, such as Lyme disease, a new study finds. In the United States, tick-borne illnesses more than doubled... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - June 17, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

What Are the Symptoms of Lyme Disease by Stages?
Title: What Are the Symptoms of Lyme Disease by Stages?Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 6/17/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/17/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Arthritis General)
Source: MedicineNet Arthritis General - June 17, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news

Tick surveillance and control lagging in US, study shows
(Entomological Society of America) While the prevalence of Lyme disease and other illnesses spread by ticks has steadily increased in the United States over the past 20 years, a new study of the state of American tick surveillance and control reveals an inconsistent and often under-supported patchwork of programs across the country. (Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases)
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - June 17, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

National tick surveillance survey identifies gaps to be filled
(Cornell University) New Cornell-led research shows that inadequate funding is the main barrier to better surveillance and control of ticks, including the blacklegged tick, which spreads Lyme disease, the No. 1 vector-borne illness in the country. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - June 17, 2020 Category: Biology Source Type: news