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Impacting lives with TICKPLEX. Thank you, Joonas Berghäll, for sharing your story. Looking forward to the Lyme documentary - The Red Ring / Punkkisota. https://lnkd.in/eshzaeG2 #theredring #documentary #tickplex #lymedisease #ticks #diagnostics #lymestory #testing #diagnostics #tickbornediseases #tez_ted

🌿📄 Exciting New Case Study on Chronic Lyme Disease! 📄🌿 We're thrilled to share a groundbreaking study published by Alexis Lacout, Pierre Yves Marcy, and Christian Perronne, which sheds light on a persistent form of Lyme Disease and a promising treatment approach. 🔬 Title: Patient with Chronic Lyme Disease and Recurrent Relapses, Maintained in Complete Remission by Low Doses of Metronidazole 📚 Summary: This case study details the journey of a 55-year-old artisan roofer suffering from chronic Lyme disease. After years of debilitating symptoms and numerous treatments, a regimen of low-dose metronidazole (500 mg once a week) has successfully maintained the patient in complete remission for over a year! 🌟 🦠 Key Points: • Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted through tick bites. • Chronic Lyme disease can lead to severe, recurrent symptoms even after initial treatment. • This study highlights the efficacy of long-term, low-dose metronidazole in maintaining remission. • The patient experienced significant improvement, regaining his quality of life and ability to work. 🌍 Implications: This study supports the existence of chronic Lyme disease and suggests that tailored maintenance treatments can provide long-term relief and remission. It also underscores the need for more research and awareness about this persistent form of Lyme disease. Read more about this fascinating case and its implications for chronic Lyme disease treatment in the Archives of Microbiology and Immunology. 🩺📖 Alexis Lacout, Pierre Yves Marcy, Christian Perronne. Patient with Chronic Lyme Disease and Recurrent Relapses, Maintained in Complete Remission by Low Doses of Metronidazole. Archives of Microbiology and Immunology. 8 (2024): 261-264. DOI:10.26502/ami.936500173 #LymeDisease #ChronicIllness #MedicalResearch #Health #Metronidazole #PatientCare #ScientificBreakthrough #Microbiology #ChronicLyme #TICKPLEX @tez_ted

🔬 Exciting News for Scientists! 🔬 Introducing: Nature Springer’s Borrelia burgdorferi: Methods and Protocols. Methods in Molecular Biology. Editor Leona Gilbert. https://lnkd.in/dyW8d6V6 📚 From cell and molecular biologists to statisticians and clinical researchers, these methods cater to all fields. Explore techniques for in vitro, in vivo, in situ, de novo, and clinical studies of Borrelia burgdorferi. Let's advance our understanding of infectious diseases! 💪🌍 Chapter 5 Revealed. 🔬 Publication Alert! 📚🔬 "A Step-by-step Guide to Selecting an Optimal Cut-off Value Based on the Receiver Operating Characteristic and Youden Index in Methods Designed to Diagnose Lyme Disease" Authors: Kunal Garg* and Sara Campolonghi 🧑🔬👩🔬 Are you grappling with the challenge of diagnosing Lyme Disease? Look no further! This latest chapter provides a hands-on guide to establishing the perfect cut-off point for disease detection. 🎯 Researchers take you through a detailed process of creating a Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve right in Microsoft Excel. With real data from an ELISA test, you'll learn how to pinpoint the optimal cut-off value using the Youden Index to distinguish between positive and negative immune responses effectively. Stay ahead in diagnostic methods and ensure accurate detection with our insightful guide. 📈 #LymeDisease #Diagnostics #ROCcurve #YoudenIndex #ELISA #Immunology #MedicalResearch #BorreliaBurgdorferi #ResearchMethods #InfectiousDiseases #TickbornePathogen #TickborneDisease #ScienceAdvances #Epidemiology #InnovationInHealthcare #Tickplex @tez_ted

#prevention and early #testing are key in fighting #lymedisease and other debilitating #tickbornediseases. In 2021, PA Lyme Resource Network launched the #TickCheckChallenge aiming to help educate and protect children (and adults) from tick bites. This included a fun and catchy TICK CHECK DANCE! Check for #ticks! #tickcheck!!! https://lnkd.in/eM2FsmMx https://lnkd.in/dHAizG3 #lymeprevention #education #dance #tickplex #tezted

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Mimicking Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children 🚨 A recent study reveals that Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) can present with symptoms similar to multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) in children, particularly in Sonora, Mexico, where RMSF is highly prevalent. Here's what you need to know: 🔹 Study Overview: Researchers investigated 8,432 pediatric admissions at Sonora Children’s Hospital, identifying 5 cases of RMSF that were initially misdiagnosed as MIS-C. 🔹 Key Findings: Symptoms: Common symptoms included fever, rash, abdominal pain, and edema. Diagnostics: All patients had a history of tick exposure and were eventually confirmed with RMSF through PCR and immunofluorescence assays. Treatment Delays: Delays in diagnosing RMSF led to belated doxycycline treatment. Outcomes: All patients survived, though four required intensive care. 🔹 Clinical Implications: RMSF and MIS-C have overlapping clinical features, making diagnosis challenging. A high index of suspicion for RMSF is crucial in endemic areas, especially with a history of tick exposure. Prompt treatment with doxycycline is essential to prevent severe outcomes. 🔹 Takeaway: In regions where RMSF is common, healthcare providers should consider RMSF in the differential diagnosis for children presenting with MIS-C-like symptoms to ensure timely and appropriate treatment. Stay informed and ensure the right diagnosis and treatment to save lives! 🏥🌟 #RMSF #MIS_C #Pediatrics #Healthcare #Sonora #Mexico #TickBorneDiseases #PublicHealth #tickplex www.tezted.com

🔬 Exciting News for Scientists! 🔬 Introducing: Nature Springer’s Borrelia burgdorferi: Methods and Protocols. Methods in Molecular Biology. Editor Leona Gilbert. https://lnkd.in/dyW8d6V6 📚 From cell and molecular biologists to statisticians and clinical researchers, these methods cater to all fields. Explore techniques for in vitro, in vivo, in situ, de novo, and clinical studies of Borrelia burgdorferi. Let's advance our understanding of infectious diseases! 💪🌍 Chapter 4 Revealed. 🔬 ELISA Construction for Anti-Borrelia Detection 🔬 The latest research dives deep into the world of zoonotic diseases with a spotlight on Lyme disease caused by Borrelia. We're excited to share innovative methods from the team, including Julia Bland, Caitlin McGowan, Emma Bush, and Vett Lloyd, on conducting serological surveillance in non-model animals like wildlife and agricultural livestock. Understanding the spread of Lyme disease is critical for human health, our environment, and the animals we share it with. Wild animals are reservoirs for these diseases, and our agricultural companions are economically significant and an integral part of our ecosystem deserving of welfare. But there's a hitch – getting blood samples from these animals is no easy feat. Plus, the lack of validated serological tools adds another layer of complexity. 🐎🐄 This chapter outlines step-by-step procedures to construct an ELISA that detects anti-Borrelia antibodies, focusing on horses and cows. Researchers tackle the unique challenges faced with non-model animals, including obtaining sera, establishing controls without controlled infections, and ensuring the test is optimized and validated. Stay tuned for insights on how this approach can enhance our serological arsenal and provide a clearer picture of zoonotic disease spread in animal populations. #Science #BorreliaBurgdorferi #ResearchMethods #InfectiousDiseases #LymeDisease #ScienceDiscoveries #TickbornePathogen #TickborneDisease #ScienceAdvances #TickBorneDiseases #Epidemiology #VeterinaryScience #OneHealth #Tickplex @tez_ted

TICKS are everywhere! They can transmit Lyme and other tick-borne diseases to humans. Tick-borne diseases are not just #lymedisease! Protect your loved ones with TICKPLEX, a complete, safe, and innovative diagnostic kit that can identify multiple #tickbornediseases at once. Read more on our website: www.tezted.com/tickplex #ticks #NotJustLyme #tickplex #tez_ted #diagnostics