LDA Celebrates 50!
In 2018, Lyme Disease Association Inc. (LDA) reached a milestone in its Lyme research support −the 50th journal article with LDA supported research was published. Articles found in 39 different […]
In 2018, Lyme Disease Association Inc. (LDA) reached a milestone in its Lyme research support −the 50th journal article with LDA supported research was published. Articles found in 39 different […]
Claudia R. Molins, PhD MicrobiologistDivision of Vector-Borne Diseases Bacterial Diseases BranchCenters for Disease Control and Prevention Fort Collins, CO Claudia R. Molins, PhDMicrobiologistDivision of Vector-Borne Diseases Bacterial Diseases BranchCenters for […]
Click on name to link to summary: Brian A. Fallon, MD, MPH Jason A. Carlyon, PhD Marina Makous, MD Richard Marconi, PhD Charles Chiu, MD, PhD Thomas N Mather, PhD […]
FORUM FOR CONGRESSMAN & FEDERAL OFFICIALS (NJ) JUNE 29, 1998 “Problems Faced by Chidren with Lyme” REMARKS OF PAT SMITH, PRESIDENT, LDA BURLINGTON COUTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, NEW JERSEY FORUM FOR […]
NPR News for Central New York (7.9.2024) published the article, “Gillibrand requests federal money to fight tick-borne illnesses.” Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is advocating for increased federal funding to combat tick-borne illnesses, particularly Lyme disease. She emphasized that the spread of Lyme disease affects military readiness and national security, highlighting Fort Drum in New York as a significant hotspot. In 2022, New York reported over 16,000 cases of Lyme disease, with nearly half of adult deer ticks carrying the disease-causing bacteria.
The Topeka Capital-Journal (7.3.2024) published the article, “Do you live near the lone-star tick? Map shows where most alpha-gal cases occur.” The article discusses the prevalence and risks of alpha-gal syndrome (AGS) caused by bites from the lone star tick. AGS is a severe allergic reaction to red meat and other mammal products, triggered by the tick’s saliva. The lone star tick is primarily found in the eastern, southeastern, and south-central parts of the United States. The tick is identifiable by a white spot, or “lone star” on the female’s back.
CBC (6.30.2024) published the article, “Tick-Killing Fungus Research Underway at N.S. University.” Researchers at Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada are studying a naturally occurring fungus, Clonostachys rosea, as a potential method for controlling tick populations and reducing the spread of Lyme disease. Luís Anholeto discovered the fungus in the Annapolis Valley and found it lethal to blacklegged and American dog ticks when they come in contact with the fungus.
Emerging Infectious Diseases (Probert, W.S., et al.) 5.30.2024 published the early release article, “Newly Recognized Spotted Fever Group Rickettsia as Cause of Severe Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever–Like Illness, Northern California, USA.” In this study, authors report case studies on a newly recognized Rickettsia pathogen, Rickettsia sp. CA6269, Candidatus Rickettsia lanei. This novel pathogen has been found to cause severe Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF)–like illness in 2 residents of northern California. Researchers that discovered this new pathogen have proposed the naming in honor of internationally recognized tick and tick-borne disease researcher, Robert S. Lane, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Medical Entomology, at the University of California, Berkeley.
Frontiers in Psychiatry, (Robeville, C., et al.) 6.6.2024 published, “Bartonella species bacteremia in association with adult psychosis.” Findings of this new study show that Bartonella DNA is 3 times more likely to be present in the blood of adults diagnosed with schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder than in adults without these disorders. The findings of the study support the concept that pathogens, particularly vector-borne, may be a contributor to mental illness.
LDA Doctor Referral System © Terms & Conditions and Guidelines
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About LDA DOCTOR REFERRAL SYSTEM ©
Welcome to the Lyme Disease Association’s LDA Doctor Referral System ©. LDA made updates and enhancements to its prior system and has launched a new site to provide patients with information about doctors, other practitioners, testing labs, and pharmacies that are knowledgeable about chronic Lyme disease and often about many other tick-borne diseases (TBD). Many of the doctors listed are often referred to as Lyme Literate Physicians/Doctors (LLMD). Tens of thousands of patients have successfully used the prior LDA system to locate Lyme and TBD resources.
Terms & Conditions and Guidelines
Because there is a negative political climate surrounding Lyme disease, many LLMDs do not want their names posted outright on the internet. LDA has tried to balance the doctors’ wishes with patients’ need to find a doctor. This new system is a result of that compromise and therefore:
Because of the limited number of physicians treating chronic Lyme disease nationwide, some states, and in some instances, entire regions, may not have any treating physicians who follow flexible treating approaches such as those in the International Lyme & Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Guidelines, Evidence Assessments and Guideline Recommendations in Lyme Disease: The Clinical Management of Known Tick Bites, Erythema Migrans Rashes and Persistent Disease. In the event that the LDA Doctor Referral System © contains no Lyme or TBD resource listings in a given area, the closest possible option(s) will populate based on the location entered and specaialty/ies selected. The LDA appreciates any changes in provider information that you may find and make us aware of so we can investigate.
Some providers may not specifically treat Lyme and TBD but see patients who have symptoms associated with Lyme and TBD to address those specific symptoms. Contact the provider to confirm.
It is your responsibility to contact the provider’s office to confirm the current address, directions, nature of services provided, and all other provider information before you make an appointment.
DISCLAIMER: The Lyme Disease Association, Inc. provides referrals to health care providers who treat Lyme disease, and often other TBD, as a courtesy to those seeking Lyme Literate Physicians (LLMD). However, some of the providers included do not specifically treat Lyme and TBD but see patients who have symptoms associated with Lyme and TBD to address those specific symptoms. We do not evaluate the professional competence or qualifications of health care providers on our referral list or the costs of services provided. Accordingly, the LDA neither warrants nor endorses the health care providers contained on this list nor the quality of care you will receive from those providers. We do not make recommendations, only referrals. LDA does not receive any monies from physicians to be included on this list nor does LDA provide any monies to physicians. Because of the limited number of physicians treating chronic Lyme disease nationwide, some states, and in some instances, entire regions, may not have any treating physicians who follow flexible treating approaches such as those in the International Lyme & Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) Guidelines: Evidence Assessments and Guideline Recommendations in Lyme Disease: The Clinical Management of Known Tick Bites, Erythema Migrans Rashes and Persistent Disease. In the event that the Doctor Referral System contains no Lyme or TBD resource listings in a given area, the closest possible option(s) will populate based on the zip code entered and category/ies selected. The LDA appreciates any changes in provider information that you may find and make us aware of.
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We cannot guarantee that the information provided will be timely and accurate or that physicians on the list are accepting new patients, or that they accept insurance. The selection of a physician should be made by you after careful consideration. There are two approaches in the treatment of Lyme disease. Our list contains physicians who generally follow more flexible treatment approaches than those advocated by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). LDA is not responsible for incorrect information on the website. BEFORE DOCTOR VISIT: Please contact the physicians’ offices directly to confirm their current address, directions, and any other necessary information before scheduling an appointment. Do not rely only on the maps provided on this site. The maps on LDA’s Doctor Referral System are for informational purposes and provide an approximate locality of the listing based on the addresses we are provided with at the time of site updates. Practitioners often relocate and addresses can change. Notification of changes in listed information can be updated on our Dr. Referral Contact Form. Thank you, Lyme Disease Association, Inc. (LDA)
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