Myths of Lyme Disease

Getting the facts about Lyme is not always easy. There are many misconceptions about Lyme disease. Here are some of the most common “myths” about Lyme disease. MYTH: Everyone with Lyme disease gets a telltale bullseye rash. Actually, many never develop a skin rash and those that do may not get a bullseye rash.  The…

Lyme Disease Facts and Statistics

Below you’ll find the facts about Lyme disease and information you need to know. New preliminary CDC statistics estimate: over 620,000 people diagnosed with Lyme disease annually The criteria by which cases are reported to CDC changed in 2022, increasing the number of cases typically reported through this system. They announced that the number of people…

Lyme Disease Biobank

Thank you for your interest in learning more about Lyme Disease Biobank (LDB). We hope you will join us to help solve the challenges of Lyme and tick-borne diseases. Simply click on the buttons below to find out more about the different ways we are working with you—whether you’re a patient, a healthcare provider, researcher,…

Diagnostics

Current methods used to detect Lyme disease aren’t good enough.  That’s why we’re working to find better tests that can be used to catch the disease in its various stages and ultimately enable better outcomes. Lyme Disease is Difficult to Diagnose Ticks and tick bites are tiny and often go unnoticed. Most people never know…

Get Help

If you or a family member have been bitten and are experiencing Lyme-like symptoms, or if you are showing symptoms and have been in a tick-infested area whether or not you recall being bitten it may be time to get help.  Lyme disease can be a confusing and frustrating experience and you are always better…

Our Research

With ~500,000 new cases every year, Lyme disease is one of the most significant and fastest growing infectious diseases in the US, yet Lyme disease research remains significantly underfunded relative to other illnesses of this magnitude. There are too many unanswered questions about the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria, its transmission, and its impact on human health….