Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for World Lyme Day in 2024
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Reducing exposure to ticks is the best defense against Lyme disease. On #WorldLymeDay, learn how to protect yourself while enjoying the great outdoors this spring. For more tips from @CDCgov , visit http://cdc.gov/lyme/prev/index.html….
[NEW RESEARCH] Autoantibodies following Lyme Disease + COVID-19 In recent years, there has been increased awareness of the association between infections and #autoimmune conditions. One of the possible causes of Show more
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month! Lyme disease is spread by the bite of an infected blacklegged tick and occurs most commonly in the northeast, mid-Atlantic, and upper midwestern states. Take steps to prevent tick bites and tickborne disease. Show more
— CDC Emerging Infections (@CDC_NCEZID) May 1, 2024
Replying to @DZBillFulton Annoying, getting Lyme disease is more annoying.
Lyme disease "The blood tests used to diagnose Lyme are four decades old and unacceptably inaccurate: A review of eight studies that evaluated the effectiveness of these tests revealed that they miss more cases than they diagnose. The result is that many people go undiagnosed… Show more
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month! Did you know that Lyme disease is the #1 vector borne illness in the US? Let’s spread awareness about the symptoms, prevention methods, & the importance of early detection. Together, we can make a difference! Learn more at Show more Ticktracker and 5 others
Replying to @Ericdruss and @MarvinCori The only upside is his physical trauma forced him to retire, which had enabled to spend the last seven years enjoying his golden years with my mom. No one should underestimate the severity of Lyme disease. Show more
Blacklegged (deer) ticks can carry the bacteria that cause Lyme disease. These ticks have been identified in Indiana this spring! Stop #ticks from taking a bite out of your spring fun with EPA-registered insect repellents, tick checks and showers Show more
— Indiana Department of Health (@StateHealthIN) May 1, 2024
May is Lyme disease awareness month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 476,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease in the US every year. LEARN MORE: https://lymedisease.org/lyme-basics/ly… Show more
We've been trying to figure out if I need to treat COVID persistence with anti-virals before treating recurrent, late-stage chronic neurological Lyme disease (reactivated from the COVID booster). First, we tested my SARS-CoV-2 Spike Ab Dilution (2598, down from 3020 in 7/2023). Show more