Tick-borne infectious disease

This study looks at how healthy people's skin and immune system respond to tick bites. Researchers will place clean, lab-bred ticks on volunteers' skin and take small skin samples and blood to track changes. The goal is to understand tick resistance and help design future vaccine…

This study investigates whether the bacteria causing Lyme disease can survive antibiotic treatment and cause ongoing symptoms. Researchers will follow 700 participants, including those with chronic Lyme disease, recovered individuals, and healthy volunteers, using blood tests, sp…

This study explores the real-life experiences of people who had Lyme disease during or before pregnancy and are now raising children. Participants fill out surveys about their health, mental well-being, and child development, then take part in an interview to share their personal…

This study follows 40 pregnant women with Lyme disease to see how the infection might affect their baby's development. Researchers will monitor pregnancies and check infant growth, thinking, and motor skills from birth to 18 months. The goal is to learn if Lyme exposure in the wo…

This study looks at what happens in the body right after a tick bite. Researchers want to learn why some people develop a food allergy to red meat, called alpha-gal syndrome. About 100 adults who have been bitten by a tick will donate blood and their tick for testing. The goal is…

This study is tracking 600 children and adults in Sweden who may have tick-borne diseases. Researchers will monitor their health over six months to better understand symptoms, improve diagnosis, and develop clearer treatment guidelines. The goal is to help doctors manage these in…