Latest Tick-Borne Diseases Stories

Paper Published in the International Journal of General Medicine on Chronic Lyme Disease Park Ridge, IL (PRWEB) May 22, 2013 May, 2013 – “Lyme disease is the fastest growing vector-borne infectious disease in the country,” says Dr. Keith Berndtson of Park Ridge MultiMed, “and it presents a challenge to doctors because there is still no definitive answer to the question of whether the chronic illness that afflicts some Lyme patients is due to the aftereffects of infection or to a...

With Lyme disease the fastest growing vector-borne illness in the nation, the urgency of advancing research is greater than ever before. Lyme Research Alliance is awarding half a million dollars to fund six promising studies to find a reliable diagnostic test and effective treatment options for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Stamford, CT (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 The Lyme Research Alliance (LRA), one of the nation’s leading private funders of Lyme disease research, today announced it...

With Lyme Disease Awareness Month under way, FetchRx.com has announced that it will provide pet owners with a 50% Discount on Flea and Tick Products. Asheville, NC (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 After hearing the sad story of a family who suddenly lost their dog to Lyme disease, FetchRx.com felt it was time to do something about it. With May being Lyme Disease Awareness Month, they knew the time was now. The question was “how?” In recognition that Lyme disease is caused by a tick bite, the...

Study Author Dr. Keith Berndtson Establishes Need for Development of New Guidelines for Treating Persistent Infection Park Ridge, IL (PRWEB) May 15, 2013 According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the 30,000-40,000 cases of Lyme disease officially recorded each year from 2008-2011 represent only 10% of actual incidences of the disease. “Lyme disease is the fastest growing vector-borne infectious disease in the country,” says Dr. Keith Berndtson of Park...

Pet Parents Willing to Spend Money on Tick Protection New York, NY (PRWEB) May 13, 2013 In honor of Lyme Disease Awareness Month this May, industry leader PetCareRx is announcing the results of its first Spring Tickitude Survey, revealing how pet parents across the country feel about the threat of ticks as well as their lifestyle choices around tick prevention and protection. With over 400 pet parents polled nationwide, the survey reveals that 4 out of 5 pet households are concerned about...

Diseases contracted from tick and flea bites are common this time of year. In an attempt to increase awareness, Sovereign is hosting a pet photo contest for a chance to win an extermination service for fleas, ticks and fire ants. Dallas, TX (PRWEB) May 10, 2013 Sovereign Pest Control is offering residents of Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, a year of Pet Lovers’ Extermination Service to the contestant’s photo with the most votes. Please visit...

Brittney Shipp, meteorologist of NBC TV 10 Philadelphia, interviewed Dr. Dominick Braccia D.O., Medical Director of Haverford Wellness Center in Harleysville, PA about the tick population, how it is multiplying during spring weather, and how to avoid getting infected. Harleysville, PA (PRWEB) May 09, 2013 May 1, 2013 Brittney Shipp meteorologist of NBC TV 10 Philadelphia interviewed Dr. Dominick Braccia D.O., Medical Director of Haverford Wellness Center in Harleysville, PA today about...

Professional skier Angeli VanLaanen's story about living with Lyme Disease PARK CITY, Utah, May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- LymeLight is a 30 minute documentary film based on 27 year old professional freeskier Angeli VanLaanen's battle with Lyme Disease. Lyme Disease is a bacterial infection spread by the bite of an infected Black Legged Tick, commonly known as a Deer Tick. At the age of 10 Angeli started showing Lyme symptoms such as: chronic sinus infection, fainting spells,...

Bayer Canada partners with zoologist and television personality, Jarod Miller, to keep Canadian canines healthy and tick-free TORONTO, May 6, 2013 /CNW/ - In a time when many Canadians treat their dogs like they would their children, it's not surprising that some people put their dogs before themselves. In fact, a recent survey commissioned by Bayer found that seven out of 10 Canadian pet owners, who are somewhat concerned about ticks(2), are more worried about the health of...

Reduces the hassle of remembering to apply monthly treatments SHAWNEE, Kan., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bayer HealthCare LLC Animal Health Division has now provided dog and cat owners the same performance they expect from a monthly flea and tick topical in an easy-to-use, convenient collar that protects for eight months. Seresto(TM), manufactured by Bayer, is an effective flea and tick preventive providing pet owners with a long-lasting treatment alternative that reduces the hassle...