New research highlights the current geographic areas of Ontario, Canada, associated with Lyme disease and the presence of Ixodes scapularis. The study found the ticks are expanding their range at a rate of 46–55 km/year, with several sites showing the presence of Borrelia burgdorferi, which causes Lyme disease. These findings may help target public health interventions in the areas at greatest risk…
Rheuminations: How Tiny Ticks Have Fueled Outrage and Acrimony in Some Communities
A history of rheumatologists’ efforts to diagnose Lyme disease