Researchers have developed a way to vaccinate people such that the ticks that cause Lyme disease cannot be colonized by the bacteria that cause the disease.

Scientists develop game-changing vaccine against Lyme disease ticks::Researchers have developed a way to vaccinate people such that the ticks that cause Lyme disease cannot be colonized by the bacteria that cause the disease.

  • Pelicanen@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    50·
    1 year ago

    From the Wikipedia page:

    If untreated, symptoms may include loss of the ability to move one or both sides of the face, joint pains, severe headaches with neck stiffness or heart palpitations. Months to years later, repeated episodes of joint pain and swelling may occur. Occasionally, shooting pains or tingling in the arms and legs may develop. Despite appropriate treatment, about 10 to 20% of those affected develop joint pains, memory problems, and tiredness for at least six months.

    • Myriadblue@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      It can also come back even if successfully treated. If you have another infection that messed with your immune system, like covid, Lyme can come back and make your life miserable.

      • typhonaut@lemmy.worldEnglish
        461·
        1 year ago

        It’s not all about preventing deaths, it’s also about maintaining quality of life. On top of that, Being able to avoid antibiotics where possible is a good thing for preventing antibiotic resistance. Additionally, preventative medicine is almost always cheaper than treatment.

        • DominusOfMegadeusEnglish
          151·
          1 year ago

          No no! Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger! According to this idiot apparently.

      • virr@lemmy.worldEnglish
        9·
        1 year ago

        This helps other vaccines, like maybe one against lone star tick AGS (causes allergy to red meat)

        Lyme disease can be terrible. Any lessening of human suffering is worthwhile, and poor outcomes are not just fatalities. You can get treatment and still be sick with fatigue, pain, and difficulty thinking for more than 6 months. Not referring to controversial chronic Lyme disease, just CDC’s own statement. https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/postlds/index.html#:~:text=Although most cases of Lyme,months after they finish treatment.

      • voidMainVoid@lemmy.worldEnglish
        7·
        1 year ago

        Just because you have verified sources, that doesn’t mean you have a good argument. I don’t accept your premise.