EP21: Common Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Prevention of Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is the most common US tick-borne infection. Learn about early signs like the erythema migrans rash, fever, and headache. Untreated cases can lead to severe complications such as Bell palsy or arthritis. Effective prevention involves early diagnosis, antibiotic treatment, and protective outdoor measures. A new Lyme vaccine candidate is currently in Phase III trials, offering future preventive hope. References: Patel, B., & Malani, P. N. (2025). What Is Lyme Disease? JAMA Patient Page. doi:10.1001/jama.2025.13708 Stachera, W., Szuba, M., Kim, A. T., Yu, S., Choi, J., Nzekea, D., Wu, Y. C., Brzozowska, A., Sota, M., Misiak, M., et al. (2025). What Stage Are We at in the Development of Vaccines Against Tick-Borne Diseases? Vaccines, 13(9), 990. https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines13090990 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn