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The Evidence Base for Lyme Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses Treatment

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Lyme disease is the most commonly reported vector-borne disease in the United States. While most cases are effectively treated through oral antibiotics, some patients develop persistent and debilitating symptoms that last months to years despite standard antibiotic treatment. Ticks that spread Lyme disease can also carry other pathogens, leading to potential co-infection and further complicating diagnosis and treatment.

Under the auspices of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, an ad hoc committee will conduct a study to assess the current evidence base for treatment of Lyme infection-associated chronic illnesses to identify research priorities and new opportunities.

Events

Charting a Path Toward New Treatments for Lyme Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses - Report Launch Webinar

  • May 9, 2025
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)
  • Webinar
  • Past

Please join us for a webinar to learn about this new National Academies’ report on Friday, May 9, 2025. Members of the report authoring committee will discuss its key messages and recommendations and...

Meeting

The Evidence Base for Lyme Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses Treatment Committee Meeting #7

  • March 6, 2025
  • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The Committee on the Evidence Base for Lyme Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses Treatment will meet on March 6 for another committee meeting.

The Evidence Base for Lyme Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses Treatment Committee Meeting #6

  • January 7, 2025
  • 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

The Committee on the Evidence Base for Lyme Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses Treatment will meet on January 7 for their sixth committee meeting.

The Evidence Base for Lyme Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses Treatment Chapter 4 Work Group Meeting #4

  • November 25, 2024
  • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

Chapter 4 Work Group members met to discuss report text.

The Evidence Base for Lyme Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses Treatment Chapter 3 Work Group Meeting #4

  • November 22, 2024
  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (ET)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

Chapter 3 Work Group members met to discuss the report text.

The Evidence Base for Lyme Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses Treatment Chapter 2 Work Group Meeting #4

  • November 19, 2024
  • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (ET)
  • Closed
  • Meeting
  • Past

Chapter 2 Work Group members met to discuss report text.

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