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Tick Bite Patch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Development of the "Tick Bite Patch", a transdermal delivery system for anti-tick vaccines, is an all-Rhode Island collaboration between three well-established laboratories at the University of Rhode Island and two early-stage Rhode Island-based biotechnology companies.  Virginia is also working on a vaccine.

Lyme Disease Tick Patch

The following are technical in nature.

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Antigen polymorphism in Borrelia hermsii, a clonal pathogenic bacterium

 

 

Probiotics - Topic Overview  
 Probiotics are bacteria that help maintain the natural balance of organisms (microflora) in the intestines.  These are being used to help with other infections started by LD

LYME DISEASE TREATMENT & DIAGNOSIS 

 

This link has a lot of other studies & technical info including treatment options, Co-Infections, herxheimer reaction, nicknamed "herx" (described as a temporary increase of symptoms when ... drugs (antibiotics) are administered.   

 

What is known or speculated about Lyme disease herxheimers are based heavily on the reactions seen in syphilis.), list of Lyme Disease testing labs, etc...

 

 

SUPPORT GROUPS

 

Invisible Disabilities Association.

This site is for long term/chronic LD patients.

 

Lyme Disease Support Groups

 

The above link will give you access to groups in those states that have support groups for this disease. They aim to serve Lyme patients, the people who love them, and health care providers by providing portals to new discoveries about Lyme disease. Here you will find an ongoing database of the latest research, news and therapies. You will also find healthy lifestyle support resources.

 

Self treatment Help

 

Marty Ross MD and Tara Brooke ND

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