Podcasts about anaplasmosis

On episode #78 of the Infectious Disease Puscast, Daniel and Sara review the infectious disease literature for the weeks of 3/27/25 – 4/9/25. Hosts: Daniel Griffin and Sara Dong Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of Puscast! Links for this episode Viral Demise of the Milwaukee protocol for rabies (CID) A natural experiment on the effect of herpes zoster vaccination on dementia (Nature) Taking a shot at dementia(microbeTV: TWiV) Recommendations from the 10th European Conference on Infections in Leukaemia for the management of cytomegalovirusin patients after allogeneic haematopoietic cell transplantation and other T-cell-engaging therapies (LANCET: Infectious Diseases) Epstein-Barr virus exposure precedes Crohn`s disease development (Gastroenterology aga) Bacterial Blujepa (gepotidacin) approved by US FDA for treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTIs) in female adults and paediatric patients 12 years of age and older (GSK) GSK wins FDA nod for first oral UTI antibiotic in almost 30 years(BioSpace) Efficacy and safety of individualised versus standard 10-day antibiotic treatment in children with febrile urinary tract infection (INDI-UTI): a pragmatic, open-label, multicentre, randomised, controlled, non-inferiority trial in Denmark (LANCET: Infectious Diseases) Frequency and severity of Myasthenia Gravis exacerbations associated with the use of ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, and azithromycin (Muscle & Nerve) The cost of blood cultures: a barrier to diagnosis in low-income and middle-income countries (LANCET: Microbe) Rethinking blood culture (LANCET: Microbe) Trends in Anaplasmosis Over the Past Decade: A Review of Clinical Features, Laboratory Data and Outcomes(CID) Fungal The Last of US Season 2 (YouTube) Cracks in the curriculum: the hidden deficiencies in fungal disease coverage in medical books (OFID) Kazachstania slooffiae fungemia: a case report and literature review on an emerging opportunistic pathogen in humans (OFID) Plasma microbial cell-free DNS metagenomic sequencing for diagnosis of invasive fungal diseases among high risk outpatient and inpatient immunocompromised hosts (CID) Parasitic Fatal Case of Splash Pad–Associated Naegleria fowleri Meningoencephalitis — Pulaski County, Arkansas, September 2023 (CDC: MMWR) Notes from the Field: Fatal Acanthamoeba Encephalitis in a patient who regularly used tap water in an electronic nasal irrigation device and a continuous positive airway pressure machine at home — new Mexico, 2023 (CDC: MMWR) Malaria (NEJM) Miscellaneous FDA grants marketing authorization of first home test for chlamydia, gonorrhea and trichomoniasis (FDA) Music is by Ronald Jenkees Information on this podcast should not be considered as medical advice.

In this powerful Tick Boot Camp Podcast episode, Lindsey Shaker shares her inspiring journey of overcoming Lyme disease and multiple co-infections. From battling years of misdiagnosis to navigating aggressive treatments, Lindsey's story highlights resilience, resourcefulness, and the importance of maintaining hope. She also emphasizes the role of movement, such as yoga and hiking, and the necessity of community and self-care in the healing process. Tune in for invaluable insights into managing chronic illness and learning how to advocate for yourself and others in the Lyme community. Introduction to Lindsey Shaker • Background: Director of Marketing for Shaker Auto Group and Lyme disease advocate. • Diagnosed with Lyme disease and multiple co-infections at age 31 after years of misdiagnosis. Lindsey's Early Life and Onset of Symptoms • Born with Lyme and Bartonella through maternal transmission. • Early symptoms: Full-body paralysis during high school track practices, emotional instability, memory loss, and balance issues in college. • Misdiagnosed with depression, ADHD, and Lyme carditis before her eventual diagnosis. The Turning Point • Mother's diagnosis prompted Lindsey to seek further testing. • Diagnosed with Lyme disease, Bartonella, Babesiosis, Typhus, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Ehrlichiosis, and Anaplasmosis via blood tests conducted by Dr. Bouboulis. The Treatment Journey • Initial treatments: A combination of antibiotics, anti-parasitic medication (Mepron), and IVIG therapy. • Challenges: Managing severe Herxheimer reactions and navigating insurance for IVIG approval. • Milestones: Significant improvements in mobility and overall health over seven years of treatment. The Role of Mindset and Self-Care • Tools for resilience: Yoga, probiotics, CBD oil, and communication with Lyme-literate professionals. • Addressing environmental factors, such as mold exposure, through diet, sleep, and movement. Movement as Medicine • Physical activities: Hiking and yoga played crucial roles in her recovery journey. • Emotional benefits: Restored confidence and emotional well-being through consistent movement. Life After Lyme • Nearly 99% recovered but emphasizes the importance of continued vigilance. • Reflects on lost time but remains grateful for the progress made and the strength gained. Advice for Listeners • For Lyme patients: “Your outlook is everything. Fight for your recovery and never give up.” • For prevention: “Assign a tick-checking buddy and never skip tick checks after outdoor activities.” Lindsey's Call-to-Action • Follow Lindsey on Instagram: @LMshaker to learn more about her journey and advocacy work. • Explore Tick Boot Camp resources for tools and strategies to overcome Lyme disease and chronic illnesses. Conclusion: Lindsey Shaker's journey reminds us that recovery is possible with persistence, education, and support. Her story is a beacon of hope for others navigating the challenges of chronic Lyme and other tick-borne diseases Keywords: Lyme disease, Tick Boot Camp, Lindsey Shaker, Resilience, Misdiagnosis, Co-infections, Herxheimer reactions, IVIG, Movement, Mindset, Immune system, Chronic illness, Recovery, Advocacy, Tick-borne illnesses, Treatment journey

The treatment landscape for Lyme disease has undergone significant evolution over the years, offering a wider array of options to manage this multifaceted illness. When I first began treating Lyme disease in 1987, the primary antibiotic prescribed was doxycycline. This choice was driven by doxycycline's effectiveness not only against Lyme disease itself but also against co-infections such as Ehrlichia and Anaplasmosis. These co-infections, often transmitted by the same ticks that carry Lyme, present additional challenges in patient management. However, when patients couldn't tolerate doxycycline due to side effects or failed to respond to the treatment, rifampin emerged as a viable alternative. For pediatric patients, the treatment approach required special consideration. amoxicillin was commonly used to avoid the risk of dental staining associated with doxycycline, which can be a concern for growing children. However, the limitation of amoxicillin lies in its inability to combat co-infections like Ehrlichia or Anaplasmosis. Over time, other antibiotics related to amoxicillin, such as Pen VK, IM Bicillin, Omnicef, and Ceftin, became available. Of these, Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil) is notably the only one FDA-approved specifically for Lyme disease, reinforcing its role in the treatment regimen. When dealing with neurologic Lyme disease, which can involve the central nervous system and present with symptoms such as memory loss, cognitive difficulties, and neuropathy, the approach often necessitates more aggressive treatment. Intravenous (IV) antibiotics like ceftriaxone (Rocephin) and Claforan were preferred due to their ability to cross the blood-brain barrier, a crucial factor in effectively treating neurological manifestations. These IV antibiotics are essential for some patients, particularly those with severe or persistent symptoms, but they are not without risks. The use of PICC lines for IV administration carries potential complications, including infections and blood clots. Interestingly, in my experience, many patients with chronic neurologic Lyme have shown significant improvement with oral antibiotics, allowing them to avoid the complexities and risks associated with IV treatments. For patients who are allergic to or unable to tolerate doxycycline, or for those who are sun-sensitive—a common side effect of doxycycline—Zithromax (azithromycin) and Biaxin (clarithromycin) have emerged as effective alternatives. These antibiotics belong to the macrolide class and have shown efficacy comparable to doxycycline in the majority of clinical studies, offering additional options for patient care. In the treatment of co-infections like Bartonella, the approach becomes more nuanced. Bartonella, initially identified as the causative agent of cat scratch fever, has been a subject of ongoing debate in the context of Lyme disease. This bacterium is traditionally associated with transmission through cat scratches, where the bacteria are introduced under the skin from cat saliva or flea feces. However, there is growing evidence suggesting that Bartonella may also be transmitted via tick bites, complicating the clinical picture for Lyme disease patients. In treating suspected Bartonella co-infections, I have employed antibiotics from the doxycycline, Zithromax, and rifampin families, drawing on research related to cat scratch fever. Additionally, I have used Bactrim (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole) in some cases. However, I generally avoid fluoroquinolones like ciprofloxacin due to their association with severe side effects, including joint pain, tendonitis, and tendon ruptures. Babesia, another common co-infection found in Lyme disease patients, requires a different treatment approach altogether. Babesia is a parasite that infects red blood cells, causing symptoms similar to malaria. For treating Babesia, I often prescribe atovaquone, availa

What is a common-sense approach to testing for Tick-borne infection. I focus on the most common infections that I see a Lyme disease infection. I order a Lyme disease test as well as test for infections like Ehrlichia, Anaplasmosis, and Babesia. I don't typically order Mycoplasma or Chlamydia unless there is evidence that there's active infection.  I order an ELISA test, which is also called Lyme titer.  I also order a western blot and IgG and IgM test. These are test where you need two out of three bands IgM bands. You need five out of 10 IgG bands to be called positive by the CDC criteria. These are bands that were identified and in 1994 at a consensus meeting in Dearborn Michigan.  These markers are protein that have been identified in Lyme disease infections.  For example, the 41 kDa band represents a protein contained in the tail of a spirochete. I have not been ordering a C6 peptide or VlsE protein tests for Lyme disease as they are not as reliable as I would like.  None of these tests for Lyme disease are all that sensitive in my experience.  I have often had to use clinical judgement to diagnose and treat Lyme disease. I also order IgG and IgM tests for co-infections with Babesia, Bartonella, Anaplasmosis, and Ehrlichia. I have not found PCR tests for these co-infections as helpful as I would like. I have found a blood smear for Babesia not helpful if a patient has been sick more than 2 weeks.   Some doctors have assumed Bartonella tests have been positive due to exposure to fecal matter from mites living on cats. I can't be sure the cause of positive tests for Bartonella in patients with Lyme disease.  I don't typically ordered labs for infections such as tularemia or Brucellosis despite concerns by some of my colleagues. I have found treatment for Lyme disease would take care of these infections if they were present. I typically do not sent bloods to a specialty lab if someone's on a budget. I also do not send bloods to these labs if I am going to treat clinically.   I also order extensive testing to rule other illnesses like a CBC, comprehensive metabolic profile, ANA, RA, thyroid, sed rate, vitamin B12 and D.    I may order a free T4 and free T3 if I am considering a thyroid condition.  I have found ANA frustrating as most of the ANA tests are false positive. A positive dsDNA supports the diagnosis of lupus. My patients don't typically have three other conditions that would support the diagnosis of Lupus. I refer my patients to see a rheumatologist if there is a need to rule out lupus. I typical order blood test for a tick-borne illness four weeks or 4 to 6 weeks after onset of their illness to increase the chances that I might get a positive test.  I have had to use clinical judgement to treat a tick-borne infection if my patient is sick for less than 4 weeks or if I suspect a false negative test,

Welcome! Today, we're discussing my concerns with a single dose of doxycycline for a tick bite. Case Study: Ineffective Prophylactic Treatment I had a patient who took a single 200 mg dose of doxycycline within 24 hours of removing an engorged tick, thinking it would prevent Lyme disease. Unfortunately, seven months later, he was chronically ill with Lyme disease. He never developed a rash, and his lab tests for Lyme disease were negative. He eventually resolved his chronic illness with doxycycline followed by a combination of atovaquone and azithromycin. Co-Infections and Their Impact Ticks can harbor multiple infections, not just Lyme disease. In the Northeast, common co-infections include Ehrlichia, Anaplasmosis, Babesia, and Bartonella. These can lead to acute and chronic illnesses such as Lyme arthritis, Lyme carditis, chronic neurologic Lyme, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS). The Need for Effective PreventionEffective prevention following a tick bite remains a challenge. One study found that a ten-day antibiotic course failed to prevent Lyme disease. Another study suggested that a single 200 mg dose of doxycycline could be effective if taken within 72 hours of a deer tick bite in endemic areas.However, a single dose of doxycycline hasn't been shown to prevent common Lyme disease manifestations like Lyme arthritis, Lyme carditis, Lyme meningitis, POTS, or PANS. It also doesn't prevent co-infections such as Babesia. Concerns with Single Dose ProphylaxisA single dose of doxycycline raises several concerns. It may prevent the erythema migrans rash, which is crucial for early diagnosis and treatment. It might also prevent a positive test result needed to confirm Lyme disease early.Discussing Treatment Options I discuss with my patients the risks of prophylactically treating with a single dose of doxycycline versus not treating at all. I've seen patients return with acute and chronic neurological symptoms after a single dose of doxycycline.I generally follow two approaches. Some patients are monitored closely without treatment and followed up after a month to check for any signs of Lyme disease or co-infections. Blood tests can be helpful in these cases. Other patients are treated for 3 to 4 weeks with a follow-up to assess the outcome.  Patients and their families unfamiliar with Lyme disease are more likely to opt for monitoring. Those with prior experience with Lyme disease often agree to antibiotic treatment with follow-up. Conclusion We need a preventive measure that effectively prevents both acute and chronic manifestations of Lyme disease and its co-infections. Although we're not there yet, understanding these challenges helps us move closer to effective solutions. Thank you for watching, and stay tuned for more insights on Lyme disease.

Welcome! Today, we're discussing the treatment of Babesia and Lyme disease, focusing on real patient experiences and effective treatment strategies.I had a patient who remained chronically ill six months after treating for Lyme disease. Despite exhaustive evaluations, she was still symptomatic. Her antibody tests came back positive for Babesia, although her thick smear and PCR were negative. She believed Babesia was asymptomatic since it wasn't seen in her red blood cells, but she was very symptomatic. Babesia is a parasite transmitted by the same deer ticks that carry Lyme disease. Some patients have Babesia parasites visible in their red blood cells under a microscope, usually seen at the onset of the illness for one to two weeks. In some cases, especially in the elderly or immunocompromised, the parasite can persist longer, leading to severe illness requiring intensive care." Some Babesia patients don't experience acute, life-threatening illness and might not have visible parasites in blood smears. Instead, positive antibody tests for Babesia, such as IgM and IgG for Babesia microti or Babesia duncani, can indicate the presence of the infection. I've seen positive Babesia duncani tests even on the east coast, suggesting the need for further research. I've had patients who, despite negative tests, improved after Babesia treatment. These patients often failed treatments for Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichia, and Bartonella for months or years, unaware that Babesia could be a co-infection. For Babesia treatment, I avoid quinine and clindamycin due to their higher rate of side effects. Instead, I recommend atovaquone combined with azithromycin, which is more tolerable. Atovaquone is marketed as Malarone and Mepron in the USA. Malarone is a pill, while Mepron is a thick yellow liquid. Malarone is generally less expensive and more convenient. Malarone also comes in a pediatric dose, making it easier to tolerate for patients with an upset stomach or those concerned about a Herxheimer reaction. I usually prescribe 30 days of atovaquone, longer than the 10 days suggested by some studies, as my patients often aren't treated at the onset of their Babesia infection." I combine atovaquone with azithromycin and discuss the risks of azithromycin versus untreated Babesia. If necessary, I consult a cardiologist to rule out prolonged QT interval and treat for the same duration as atovaquone." If a patient can't take azithromycin or if there's a possibility of co-infection with Anaplasmosis or Ehrlichia, I may substitute doxycycline. For patients failing atovaquone with azithromycin, tafenoquine (Arakoda) has been introduced as an alternative. Although it's currently difficult to obtain, it has shown some success in persistent Babesia cases." Atovaquone is often covered by prescription plans, and services like GoodRx can reduce the cost to less than $80 in some communities. This makes it a viable option for many patients. Conclusion Treating Babesia is often overlooked in patients with recurrent or prolonged illnesses. With ongoing research and new treatments, there's hope for better management and outcomes for patients with Babesia and Lyme disease. Thanks for watching, and stay tuned for more insights on managing tick-borne diseases."

Lyme Disease and Your DogWelcome to our educational series on Lyme disease. Today, we'll discuss how to protect yourself and your loved ones, including your pets, from tick-borne diseases.Let's start with a story. One of my patients took precautions by using DEET and wearing clothes treated with pyrethrum. He also had a dog that wore a tick collar and was checked for ticks regularly. Despite this, he woke up with a deer tick attached.Ticks can carry several diseases, not just Lyme disease. These include Ehrlichia, Anaplasmosis, Babesia, and the Powassan virus. It's crucial to be aware of these risks."Many patients use DEET, recommended by the CDC, for tick prevention. However, DEET is more effective against mosquitoes. I've had patients report tick bites despite using DEET."Pyrethrum is another option. It can be applied to clothing, but not directly to the skin. It's effective, but can cause side effects like dizziness and headaches. Also, its effectiveness decreases with washing." Risks with DogsDogs can increase your risk of tick exposure. They can pick up ticks outside and bring them into your home. Even with tick prevention measures, ticks can still be a problem.I recommend using a dust vac on furniture before sitting next to your dog. This can help reduce the risk of ticks in your home."It's best to avoid letting your dog sleep in your bed. Ticks can leave your dog and bite you without you noticing."Special Concerns for Pregnant WomenPregnant women need to be especially careful. Tick bites can pose risks to both mother and baby. Avoiding tick bites is crucial, and if you do get bitten, consult your doctor immediately."Practical AdviceHere are some practical tips:1. Use a dust vac on furniture before sitting with your dog.2. Avoid letting your dog into the bedroom.3. Perform regular tick checks on yourself and your pets after spending time outdoors.4. Pregnant women should consult their doctor if bitten by a tick." Conclusion While dogs are wonderful companions, they can increase your risk of tick exposure. By taking these precautions, you can protect yourself and your loved ones from tick-borne diseases. Thanks for watching, and stay tuned for more tips on staying safe from Lyme disease. 

​Ticks can carry Lyme disease, but they can carry and transmit other illnesses too. One of them is anaplasmosis. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to scientist Heather Coatsworth, with the National Microbiology Laboratory.

​Ticks can carry Lyme disease, but they can carry and transmit other illnesses too. One of them is anaplasmosis. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to scientist Heather Coatsworth, with the National Microbiology Laboratory.

​Ticks can carry Lyme disease, but they can carry and transmit other illnesses too. One of them is anaplasmosis. Jeanne Armstrong spoke to scientist Heather Coatsworth, with the National Microbiology Laboratory.

If you get outside to enjoy Canadian nature, you've probably been warned about ticks and their potential to spread Lyme disease. But you may not have been warned about the other illnesses ticks can spread, like Anaplasmosis, which is currently on the rise in Canada.The tick problem this year, is worse than last year, and much much worse than even a decade ago. Is there anything we can do to curb their spread? And what can you do to keep yourself safe? GUEST: Dr. Laura Ferguson: Biologist and Associate Professor at Acadia UniversityFor more tick-related resources, visit: https://www.etick.ca/ We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or by calling 416-935-5935 and leaving us a voicemailOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

As Canadians spend more time outdoors, enjoying yet another warm summer, experts are warning about anaplasmosis — a tick-borne disease that's slowly on the rise. Heather Coatsworth, chief research scientist of field studies in the National Microbiology Laboratory, explains what we need to know about anaplasmosis, as well as offers tips on how to avoid tick bites.For transcripts of The Dose, please visit: lnk.to/dose-transcripts. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. For more episodes of this podcast, click this link.

AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by Dr. Isaac Jumper, Assistant Professor at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine to discuss the paper “Case-control study to identify management practices associated with morbidity or mortality due to bovine anaplasmosis in Mississippi cow-calf herds” published in the Bovine Practitioner and available open-access in the online first edition. Jumper starts by discussing bovine anaplasmosis and the challenges associated with its control in cow-calf herds.  The objective of this study was to determine if management practices, such as feeding chlortetracycline (CTC), are associated with illness or death from bovine anaplasmosis in Mississippi cow-calf herds. We discuss some of the epidemiologic terms used in the paper and the results of the study. This study found that providing CTC was associated with case herd status and Jumper provides some possible explanations for this finding. Veterinarians should routinely review protocols, especially antimicrobial protocols for treatment, prevention and control of disease, to optimize antimicrobial stewardship and animal health.  Jumper, W. I., Huston, C. L., & Smith, D. R. (2024). Case-control study to identify management practices associated with morbidity or mortality due to bovine anaplasmosis in Mississippi cow-calf herds. The Bovine Practitioner, 58(2), 16–22.    

Topics this week include Wheat Head Issues, Anaplasmosis, Moles, and Soil Acidification! Learn from our Agriculture Agents in Southeast Kansas from K-State Research and Extension's Wildcat District.

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Lyme disease is a Life Taking Disease and the most common vector-borne disease in the world next to malaria. It is caused mainly by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia mayonii, and/or Borrelia miyamotoi.Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis,Powassan Virus Disease, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever can al be transmitted by the bite of the deer tick, the Black-legged tick. Likely over a million people a year world-wide are infected each year! Many will get initial symptoms of infection but many may not. As it lives in our body between 5 to 20 years later it will flair up and effect virtually every organ and system in our body leading to mis-diagnosis as it mimics other diseases and conditions. Three methods of Intravenous ozone therapy have proven to be the definitive treatment. We will discuss these methods and more on this life-saving show.

Lyme disease is a Life Taking Disease and the most common vector-borne disease in the world next to malaria. It is caused mainly by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia mayonii, and/or Borrelia miyamotoi.Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis,Powassan Virus Disease, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever can al be transmitted by the bite of the deer tick, the Black-legged tick. Likely over a million people a year world-wide are infected each year! Many will get initial symptoms of infection but many may not. As it lives in our body between 5 to 20 years later it will flair up and effect virtually every organ and system in our body leading to mis-diagnosis as it mimics other diseases and conditions. Three methods of Intravenous ozone therapy have proven to be the definitive treatment. We will discuss these methods and more on this life-saving show.

Lyme disease is a Life Taking Disease and the most common vector-borne disease in the world next to malaria. It is caused mainly by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia mayonii, and/or Borrelia miyamotoi.Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis,Powassan Virus Disease, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever can al be transmitted by the bite of the deer tick, the Black-legged tick. Likely over a million people a year world-wide are infected each year! Many will get initial symptoms of infection but many may not. As it lives in our body between 5 to 20 years later it will flair up and effect virtually every organ and system in our body leading to mis-diagnosis as it mimics other diseases and conditions. Three methods of Intravenous ozone therapy have proven to be the definitive treatment. We will discuss these methods and more on this life-saving show.

On the Sioux Nation Podcast today, Dr. Jeff Okones and Dan Fedders from Pharmgate Animal Health provide a quick breakdown of Shipping Fever, BRDC, and Anaplasmosis, which are often seen in beef production this time of the year.

Lyme disease is a Life Taking Disease and the most common vector-borne disease in the world next to malaria. It is caused mainly by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia mayonii, and/or Borrelia miyamotoi.Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis,Powassan Virus Disease, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever can al be transmitted by the bite of the deer tick, the Black-legged tick. Likely over a million people a year world-wide are infected each year! Many will get initial symptoms of infection but many may not. As it lives in our body between 5 to 20 years later it will flair up and effect virtually every organ and system in our body leading to mis-diagnosis as it mimics other diseases and conditions. Three methods of Intravenous ozone therapy have proven to be the definitive treatment. We will discuss these methods and more on this life-saving show.

Lyme disease is a Life Taking Disease and the most common vector-borne disease in the world next to malaria. It is caused mainly by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia mayonii, and/or Borrelia miyamotoi.Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis,Powassan Virus Disease, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever can al be transmitted by the bite of the deer tick, the Black-legged tick. Likely over a million people a year world-wide are infected each year! Many will get initial symptoms of infection but many may not. As it lives in our body between 5 to 20 years later it will flair up and effect virtually every organ and system in our body leading to mis-diagnosis as it mimics other diseases and conditions. Three methods of Intravenous ozone therapy have proven to be the definitive treatment. We will discuss these methods and more on this life-saving show.

Lyme disease is a Life Taking Disease and the most common vector-borne disease in the world next to malaria. It is caused mainly by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia mayonii, and/or Borrelia miyamotoi.Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis,Powassan Virus Disease, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever can al be transmitted by the bite of the deer tick, the Black-legged tick. Likely over a million people a year world-wide are infected each year! Many will get initial symptoms of infection but many may not. As it lives in our body between 5 to 20 years later it will flair up and effect virtually every organ and system in our body leading to mis-diagnosis as it mimics other diseases and conditions. Three methods of Intravenous ozone therapy have proven to be the definitive treatment. We will discuss these methods and more on this life-saving show.

Lyme disease is a Life Taking Disease and the most common vector-borne disease in the world next to malaria. It is caused mainly by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, Borrelia mayonii, and/or Borrelia miyamotoi.Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis,Powassan Virus Disease, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever can al be transmitted by the bite of the deer tick, the Black-legged tick. Likely over a million people a year world-wide are infected each year! Many will get initial symptoms of infection but many may not. As it lives in our body between 5 to 20 years later it will flair up and effect virtually every organ and system in our body leading to mis-diagnosis as it mimics other diseases and conditions. Three methods of Intravenous ozone therapy have proven to be the definitive treatment. We will discuss these methods and more on this life-saving show.

Our guest this week is Dr. Casey Kelley.  Board Certified in Family Medicine, Dr. Kelley was among the first physicians to become Board Certified in Integrative Medicine. She has studied the causes, effects, and treatments of Lyme Disease extensively, and lectures nationally on this and other topics.  Dr. Kelley graduated from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed her residency in Family Medicine at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago.  She is a ten-year member of the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), a Director on the board of The International Lyme and Associated Disease Society (ILADS), and is a Founding Member of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM).  Dr. Kelley is on the faculty at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University.   Prior to founding Case Integrative Health, Dr. Kelley practiced medicine at WholeHealth Chicago, Michigan Avenue Immediate Care, and St. Joseph Hospital. Tick-borne pathogens can be passed to humans by the bite of infected ticks. Ticks can be infected with bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Some of the most common tick-borne diseases in the United States include: Lyme disease, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, anaplasmosis, Southern Tick-Associated Rash Illness, Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever, and tularemia. Other tick-borne diseases in the United States include: Colorado tick fever, Powassan encephalitis, and Q fever. Lyme disease is the most commonly reported tick-borne disease in the United States. In 2010, more than 22,500 confirmed and 7,500 probable cases of Lyme disease were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Measuring only three to five millimeters in size, tiny ticks are a big problem.  They are widely distributed in many parts of the world, especially in warm and humid climates.  Ticks are arachnids – not insects – meaning they're more closely related to spiders than to flies or mosquitos.  They are external parasites that feast […]

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Mixed animal Veterinarian, Tracey Westegaard, talks about  Anaplasma Platys, the bacterial infection transmitted by ticks and causes low platelets and bleeding  in dogs.  You just have to listen to a few minutes on cows before she gets to the good stuff.  Hang in there, its been a while since shes recorded and she's a bit rusty and maybe goes on a few tangents.  Enjoy the Show!

Ali Lazowski is the 31-year-old John's Hopkins University educated founder and CEO of Bare Life. Bare Life is a company that creates “crave worthy and easy to enjoy plant based and gluten free foods, inspired by Ms. Lazowski's journey with chronic Lyme disease”. Undiagnosed Lyme disease symptoms began to interfere with Ms. Lazowski's goal driven life during her junior year in high school. Beginning with “utter exhaustion, horrible headaches, brain fog, [difficulties] focusing, and a constant low-grade fever”, her illness progressed to include “joint pain”. She suffered in constant pain without a diagnosis for 8 years despite treating with “north of 30 different doctors”. Finally, at the age of 25, she granted permission to “cry… with relief” when a blood test indicated that she was positive for Lyme, Babesia and Anaplasmosis. Treatment with a Lyme Literate Medical Doctor included various antibiotics and antibiotic cocktails. The 3 “game changing” healing plan interventions were: 1. working with a psychologist to learn how to read her body signals, 2. dietary changes that removed dairy, gluten, and refined sugar, and 3. Cord stem cell therapy. If you would like to learn more about how Lyme disease inspired Ali Lazowski to create great tasting gluten, dairy, and refined sugar free chocolate, then tune in now! PS Nicoleta Forbes special guest co-hosted this interview with Rich from Tick Boot Camp!

In this episode we will discuss tick-borne illnesses with Dr. Richard Horowitz.  Dr. Richard Horowitz, MD is a board-certified internist with 30+ years of experience treating over 13,000 patients for tick-borne disorders and complex autoimmune conditions. He is the author of two national best-selling books on Lyme disease (Why Can't I Get Better? St Martin's Press, 2013, NY Times Best Seller; How Can I Get Better? St Martin's Press, 2017, National Bestseller).  Listen to today's episode to learn more about these pesty parasitic arachnids!   There are over 800 different species of ticks in the world and over 100 of these are found in North America. The good news is you will probably never encounter most species of ticks in your lifetime. Only a handful of tick species come into contact with humans.  Contrary to popular belief, a tick isn't an insect, but rather falls into the category of arachnids. Other examples of arachnids include spiders, scorpions, and mites.  People who work, camp, play, or visit wooded and grassy areas are at the highest risk of getting bitten by ticks. Pets are also highly susceptible to tick bites due to their exploratory nature.  ​  

Bovine Anaplasmosis Vaccine Part One Bovine Anaplasmosis Vaccine Part Two Milk Lines   00:01:18—Bovine Anaplasmosis Vaccine Part One— In a two part series, two K-State distinguished professors Roman Ganta and Hans Coetzee share with listeners their latest breakthrough research resulting in the creation of a successful vaccine against bovine anaplasmosis   00:12:20—Bovine Anaplasmosis Vaccine Part Two — Ganta and Coetzee both bring their diverse expertise to the table, Ganta as the director of the Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Diseases and Coetzee as the head of the Anatomy and Physiology Department in the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine Center of Excellence for Vector-Born Diseases K-State News Article  Scientific Research Article  00:23:09—Milk Lines — We end with this week's Milk Lines on pricing corn silage this fall from K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Samantha Bennett and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Topics this week include Wheat Head Issues, Anaplasmosis, Aquatic Weeds, Early Summer Pests, and more! Learn from our Agriculture Agents in Southeast Kansas from K-State Research and Extension's Wildcat District.

Lyme disease is the fastest-growing infectious bacterial disease in the US. Mostly known for being transmitted by ticks but recently they found that mosquitoes, biting flies, and spiders can all give you Lyme disease. These ticks are most often carried by deer and white-footed mice Many people think of Lyme disease as an East Coast disease because it originated in Lyme, CT. It's now found in every state in the US & in almost every country in the world. One in three ticks in New England are carrying a tick-borne disease. “Tick-borne disease” meaning bacteria that a tick can transmit directly to your bloodstream when it is feeding off you. One of the many is Borrelia Burgdorferi which is the pathogen that causes Lyme disease. There are other diseases a tick can transmit including Bartonella, Babesia, Ehrlichia, Anaplasmosis, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, to name a few. Testing is difficult because the bacteria enters your bloodstream and hides.  While it's in your bloodstream your body will mount an attack which causes symptoms and perhaps a bull's eye rash but once it finds a good hiding place it can lay dormant for years.  Symptoms will most likely fade and patients feel better.  A latent infection can bubble up later in life and the patient will have long forgotten about the tick bite they once had. Testing very early on while the bacteria is still in your bloodstream and the body has mounted an attack is the best time to test. Also, note that each of those other infections that can be caused from a tick bite require separate testing. Unfortunately, each of these bacterial infections also require separate treatment. So you can see how tricky treating a patient with a tick-borne disease can be. Even trickier to be that patient. First symptoms sometimes include a bullseye rash where you were bitten by a tick. A red dot with a white circle around it with another red circle around the whole thing looking like a bullseye. However, only 50% of people diagnosed with Lyme disease remember getting a tick bite with a rash. Another very common presentation for Lyme disease after a tick bite is something that resembles the flu. A great deal of fatigue, headaches and just a general sense of unwellness that can last up to three weeks. This is the crucial time to see a doctor, get tested, and start on the drug Doxycycline which will kill the bacteria in your bloodstream. Very difficult to diagnose and treat but very easy to prevent and we're gonna talk about that next time. Come see me on TikTok http://www.tiktok.com/melissaklpackiwellness  Visit on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/melissahallklepacki  Check out the free Wellness Assessment on my website: http://www.melissahallklepacki.com 

In this episode we talked with Drew Brown, IJBCA's President Elect, and with Dr. Bruce Lamb.

In this episode, Dr. Cameron will be discussing the case of a 64-year-old woman with central nervous system involvement of the brain.The case was first described by Mullholand and colleagues in the British Medical Journal in a paper entitled “Central nervous system involvement of anaplasmosis.” 1A 64-year-old woman was hospitalized with a 24-hour history of confusion and lethargy. The following morning, her lethargy had worsened and she developed subjective fever, mild headache, nausea, vomiting and increased confusion, according to the authors.

Learn all about the a lesser known tick borne disease, Anaplasmosis. An interesting find for clinical technologists or anyone reviewing peripheral blood smears. Learn all about this not so nice gift from black legged ticks.

Ehrlichosis and Anaplasmosis

Livestock Market Update Watching for Anaplasmosis Disease Agricultural News Headlines 4-H Seeks Adult Volunteers   00:01:00 – Livestock Market Update: Livestock economist Lee Schulz of Iowa State University discusses the latest developments in the cattle markets:  he reviews the USDA's monthly cattle-on-feed report and quarterly Hogs and Pigs report, both released last Friday, and the implications for the cattle trade...he also talks about managing volatility in the cattle markets, pointing producers toward a new tool from the CME group that can be of great help   00:12:00 – Watching for Anaplasmosis Disease: K-State beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff advises cow-calf producers about being on the watch for anaplasmosis disease in their herds this fall:  how to identify it and what steps can be taken to control it...including a new conditional-use vaccine which he says is showing great promise in keeping this disease from taking root in a herd   00:23:00 – Agricultural News Headlines: Eric Atkinson has a look at today's agricultural news headlines 00:31:00 – 4-H Seeks Adult Volunteers: K-State 4-H specialist Diane Mack and Dickinson County Extension 4-H agent Jill Martinson discuss the need for adult volunteers as the new 4-H year gets underway     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Dr. Kathryn Reif, an assistant professor and researcher at Kansas State University joins the OAHN Bovine network to discuss how to recognize bovine anaplasmosis, how the disease is transmitted, and why the risk to cattle in Ontario might be changing. For more information, visit our Anaplasmosis Fact Sheet.

Melissa Prusinski, a research scientist and laboratory supervisor at the New York State Department of Health, and Sarah Gregory discuss cases of anaplasmosis in New York during 2010-2018.

In part two of a two part series on tick borne diseases, infectious diseases expert Dr. McGuinty sits down with our host Dr. Thavanathan to talk about anaplasmosis, and the recent rise in cases we've seen - and how the presentation and management may differ from lyme disease.

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Interview with Upstate infectious disease specialist Kris Paolino, MD

Topics this week include Soybean Planting, Anaplasmosis, Goat Diseases, Wildflowers and more! Learn from our Agriculture Agents in Southeast Kansas from K-State Research and Extension's Wildcat District.

• Anaplasmosis and dairy herd production • Considerations before planting a silage crop this spring • Agricultural news, and the Kansas soybean update • Garden and landscape plants that likely survived, or succumbed to, the recent hard freeze… 00:01:30 – Anaplasmosis and Dairy Production:  K-State veterinarians Hans Coetzee and Andrew Curtis discuss their new research finding on how anaplasmosis affects dairy herd production...they discovered that this disease can greatly reduce herd milk output, and they advise producers to take preventative measures to keep anaplasmosis out of their herds. 00:12:48 – Considerations Before Planting Silage:  K-State beef systems specialist Justin Waggoner talks about a few things for producers to think about as they plan to plant a silage crop this spring...that as a prelude to two silage schools being co-hosted by K-State in early May. 00:24:00 – Ag News:  Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines; also, this week’s Kansas soybean update. 00:32:18 – The Late Freeze, Plant Survival:  K-State horticulturist Ward Upham talks about which landscape and garden plants likely did...and didn't...withstand the freezing temperatures in Kansas this past week.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Board Certified in Family Medicine, Dr. Kelley was among the first physicians to become Board Certified in Integrative Medicine. She has studied the causes, effects, and treatments of Lyme Disease extensively, and lectures nationally on this and other topics.  Dr. Kelley graduated from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed her residency in Family Medicine at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago.  She is a ten-year member of the Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM), a Director on the board of The International Lyme and Associated Disease Society (ILADS), and is a Founding Member of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM).  Dr. Kelley is on the faculty at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University.   Prior to founding Case Integrative Health, Dr. Kelley practiced medicine at WholeHealth Chicago, Michigan Avenue Immediate Care, and St. Joseph Hospital. In the United States, some ticks carry pathogens that can cause human disease, including: Anaplasmosis is transmitted to humans by tick bites primarily from the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) in the northeastern and upper midwestern U.S. and the western blacklegged tick (Ixodes pacificus) along the Pacific coast. Babesiosis is caused by microscopic parasites that infect red blood cells. Most human cases of babesiosis in the U.S. are caused by Babesia microti. Babesia microti is transmitted by the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) and is found primarily in the northeast and upper midwest. Borrelia mayonii infection has recently been described as a cause of illness in the upper midwestern United States. It has been found in blacklegged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Borrelia mayonii is a new species and is the only species besides B. burgdorferi known to cause Lyme disease in North America. Borrelia miyamotoi infection has recently been described as a cause of illness in the U.S. It is transmitted by the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) and has a range similar to that of Lyme disease. Bourbon virus infection has been identified in a limited number patients in the Midwest and southern United States. At this time, we do not know if the virus might be found in other areas of the United States. Colorado tick fever is caused by a virus transmitted by the Rocky Mountain wood tick (Dermacentor andersoni). It occurs in the the Rocky Mountain states at elevations of 4,000 to 10,500 feet. Ehrlichiosis is transmitted to humans by the lone star tick (Ambylomma americanum), found primarily in the southcentral and eastern U.S. Heartland virus cases have been identified in the Midwestern and southern United States. Studies suggest that Lone Star ticks can transmit the virus. It is unknown if the virus may be found in other areas of the U.S. Lyme disease is transmitted by the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) in the northeastern U.S. and upper midwestern U.S. and the western blacklegged tick (Ixodes pacificus) along the Pacific coast. Powassan disease is transmitted by the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) and the groundhog tick (Ixodes cookei). Cases have been reported primarily from northeastern states and the Great Lakes region. Rickettsia parkeri rickettsiosis is transmitted to humans by the Gulf Coast tick (Amblyomma maculatum). Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is transmitted by the American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis), Rocky Mountain wood tick (Dermacentor andersoni), and the brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sangunineus) in the U.S. The brown dog tick and other tick species are associated with RMSF in Central and South America. STARI (Southern tick-associated rash illness) is transmitted via bites from the lone star tick (Ambylomma americanum), found in the southeastern and eastern U.S. Tickborne relapsing fever (TBRF) is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected soft ticks. TBRF has been reported in 15 states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming and is associated with sleeping in rustic cabins and vacation homes. Tularemia is transmitted to humans by the dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis), the wood tick (Dermacentor andersoni), and the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum). Tularemia occurs throughout the U.S. 364D rickettsiosis (Rickettsia phillipi, proposed) is transmitted to humans by the Pacific Coast tick (Dermacentor occidentalis ticks). This is a new disease that has been found in California. (credits to the CDC for these links) https://www.caseintegrativehealth.com/

New Treatment Option for Bovine Anaplasmosis

In this episode, we discuss Anaplasmosis with Dr. Hans Coetzee of Kansas State University. Anaplasmosis was first described in 1925 and has spread to all 48 contiguous US states. Anaplasmosis is classically spread through blook sucking parasites, primarily 17 different species of ticks. However, Dr. Coetzee has demonstrated that 6/10 animals will become infected if exposed to dirty needles, making mechanical transfer via infected equipment an important pathway for disease transmission. That study can be found here. Dr. Coetzee discussed the importance of the veterinarian consulting their clients on Anaplasmosis control and that different management strategies depend on the geographic location of the herd and if the herd is in an endemic area versus non-endemic area and if the herd is naïve or exposed. Using the PCR test for herd purchases for low prevalence areas is important to prevent introduction of the disease into naïve herds. In herd situations where the disease is not endemic, Dr. Coetzee discusses the importance of testing all at risk animals to determine the prevalence within the herd as well as identifying positive from negative animals to develop an appropriate treatment and control strategy. Veterinarians should understand the legalities of treating individual animals as well as understand there are four commercially available products for medicated feed to control anaplasmosis with chlortetracycline (CTC). Not all minerals are labeled for free choice feeding so using the appropriate product is important. Dr. Coetzee has published research on plasma-CTC concentrations which can be found here. He also discusses the challenges with vaccination and the lack of published data on Anaplasmosis vaccination efficacy. He continues to look at alternative vaccination strategies, including work on his previously published research on an ear implant vaccine which can be found at this link. Veterinarians are encouraged to work with clients to develop effective, economic, and legal Anaplasmosis testing, treatment, and control strategies. He encourages veterinarians to contact him with herd Anaplasmosis problems. Dr. Coetzee et al. have published two papers in the AABP Bovine Practitioner on the management and epidemiology of bovine Anaplasmosis in 2010 and 2012.

In this episode, Sarah hears from Alexis Chesney, a naturopathic physician in Vermont who specializes in Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. She is also author of the book “Preventing Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases”. Alexis became interested in Lyme disease when a previously healthy friend and colleague developed many mysterious symptoms which turned out to be caused by Lyme disease.Dr. Chesney describes some of the treatments she has found effective over the years including antibiotics and herbal medicines. She also explains a Herxheimer reaction, a worsening of symptoms, which is caused by toxins that are released when bacteria die off. She describes how she treats patients who are experiencing a Herxheimer reaction, including herbal medicines, diet and hydration. Dr. Chesney examines some of the other tick-borne diseases that she sees in patients including Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis and Bartonellosis. She notes that Bartonellosis can also be caused by flea bites and cat scratches. Dr. Chesney shares her experience about some of the herbal treatments available for Lyme disease and other tick-borne infections, touching on the other forms that Lyme bacteria take including the round form and biofilm. She cites a book by Stephen Buhner as well as other resources available for those who are interested in herbal treatments. Dr. Chesney tells us why she decided to write a book about preventing Lyme disease, and how living and working in an endemic area made her more passionate about prevention. In her book she provides pictures of different kinds of ticks, so that patients and practitioners are able to correctly identify ticks and understand which diseases they may carry, and describes in detail many ways people can prevent getting a tick bite in the first place.Dr. Chesney shares with us a bit about her own practice, including collaborations over the years with an herbalist, medical doctors and currently a nurse practitioner. She points to the different roles practitioners have in a patient's care, including primary care physicians and specialists such as neurologists and cardiologists. Finally she reiterates the importance of prevention and of adequate early treatment, to prevent the chronic symptoms of Lyme disease. Thank you Dr. Chesney for sharing your experience and expertise with us!Dr. Alexis ChesneyBuhner Healing Lyme Q & ABlue Crow BotanicalsShow notes

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Guest this week is Dr. Gregg Hanzlicek (gahanz@vet.k-state.edu) who talks about anaplasmosis in cattle production systems.

Roger Goodwin hosts this episode with Sweetlix account manager, Brayden Hawkins, as they talk about Anaplasmosis in cattle and how to treat and prevent this disease.

Dr. Susan Elias, a scientist in the Lyme and Vector-borne Disease Laboratory at the Maine Medical Center Research Institute, and Sarah Gregory discuss an increase in cases of the tickborne disease anaplasmosis in Maine.

Dr. Cameron feels that the best way to get to know Lyme disease is through reviewing actual cases. In this Inside Lyme Podcast episode, he will be discussing a 78-year-old confused woman with Babesia and Anaplasmosis. Paparone and her colleague first discussed this case in the journal Nurse Practitioner in 2018.A 78-year-old woman was evaluated in an emergency room with fever, chills, lethargy, fatigue, and confusion. The doctor initially considered sepsis. The doctors were able to identify the parasite that causes Babesia in the woman’s red blood cells The doctors were also concerned that the woman might suffer from another tick-borne illness called Anaplasmosis because of her low white blood count and low platelet count. The woman’s cognitive function improved dramatically following two weeks of treatment, according to the authors. What can we learn from this case?You can hear more about these cases through his blogs, social media, and YouTube. Sign up for our newsletter to keep up with these cases.You can read the full text of this podcast at: https://danielcameronmd.com/anaplasmosis-and-babesia-infection-cause-cognitive-impairment/How to Connect with Dr. Daniel Cameron:Check out his website: https://www.DanielCameronMD.com/Call his office: 914-666-4665Email him: DCameron@DanielCameronMD.com Send him a request: https://danielcameronmd.com/contact-daniel-cameron-md/Like him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanielcameron/Join his Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/danielcameronmd/Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrDanielCameronSign up for his newsletter: https://www.DanielCameronMD.com/Subscribe and ring the bell: https://www.youtube.com/user/danielcameronmd/ Leave a review on iTunes or wherever else you get your podcasts.We, of course, hope you’ll join the conversation, connect with us and other readers, ask questions, and share your insights. Dr. Cameron is a Lyme disease expert and the author "Inside Lyme: An expert's guide to the science of Lyme disease." He has been treating adolescents and adults for more than 30 years.Please remember that the advice given is general and not intended as specific advice as to any particular patient. If you require specific advice, then please seek that advice from an experienced professional.

• The weekly livestock market update • An important development in the battle against anaplasmosis in beef cattle • Agricultural news, and the latest “Tree Tales” • Training opportunities for 4-H judges… 00:01:30 – Livestock Market Update:  The director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, Katelyn McCullock, is featured on this week's cattle market segment: she comments on the sharp downturn in the market last week in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, and she talks about the state of the primal beef cut trade, which is holding up reasonably well. 00:12:53 – Potential Anaplasmosis Vaccine:  K-State veterinary researcher Andrew Curtis talks about an important development in the battle against anaplasmosis in beef cattle:  he and his associates at K-State and Iowa State University have come up with an implant-delivered, slow-release vaccine which is grading out very well in providing long-lasting protection against this costly disease. 00:24:14 – Ag News:  Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, and the Kansas Forest Service presents this week's edition of "Tree Tales." 00:32:30 – 4-H Judging Training:  K-State 4-H specialist Beth Hinshaw details four judging training sessions being held in southeast Kansas in late March and early April.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Dr. Cameron feels that the best way to get to know Lyme disease is through reviewing actual cases. In this Inside Lyme Podcast episode, he will be discussing a 74-year-old woman with a triple tick attack. This case was initially described in the journal Cureus, written by Kumar and colleagues in 2019.A 74-year-old woman had underlying medical problems. She was a smoker with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). She also had hypertension. She was in shock and on a ventilator.She was also diagnosed with three tick-borne illnesses - Babesia, Anaplasmosis, and Lyme disease.She recovered.You can hear more about these cases through his blogs, social media, and YouTube. Sign up for our newsletter to keep up with our cases.You can read the full text of this podcast at: https://danielcameronmd.com/lyme-disease-podcast-74-year-old-woman-triple-tick-attack/How to Connect with Dr. Daniel Cameron:Check out his website: https://www.DanielCameronMD.com/Call his office: 914-666-4665Email him: DCameron@DanielCameronMD.com Send him a request: https://danielcameronmd.com/contact-daniel-cameron-md/Like him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanielcameron/Join his Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/danielcameronmd/Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrDanielCameronSign up for his newsletter: https://www.DanielCameronMD.com/Subscribe and ring the bell: https://www.youtube.com/user/danielcameronmd/ Leave a review on iTunes or wherever else you get your podcasts.We, of course, hope you’ll join the conversation, connect with us and other readers, ask questions, and share your insights. Dr. Cameron is a Lyme disease expert and the author "Inside Lyme: An expert's guide to the science of Lyme disease." He has been treating adolescents and adults for more than 30 years.Please remember that the advice given is general and not intended as specific advice as to any particular patient. If you require specific advice, then please seek that advice from an experienced professional.

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By Lynne Miller   You quickly run your hands along your dog’s head, back, and belly, and, finding no ticks, you think your job is done.   Actually, finding ticks on your dog is not so simple. These tiny bloodsuckers are good at playing hide-and-seek, particularly when their host is covered in thick, dark hair. Ticks can latch on to your furry friend and live in hiding, feasting on blood for several days at a time. Even dogs with flea and tick collars and other forms of protection can be targeted by these parasites.   Checking your dog carefully for ticks is extremely important since these parasites can make pets and humans seriously ill. Anaplasmosis, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and tick paralysis are just a few of the potential diseases caused by tick bites.   The Companion Animal Parasite Council predicted that 2016 would be a big year for illnesses transmitted by ticks and mosquitoes, noting that the threat of diseases continues to spread into new areas, “creating a year-round menace to both pets and their owners.”   How Ticks Find Their Victims   Using heat sensors, ticks find a victim and typically latch onto the warmest places on the dog’s body, says Dr. Ann Hohenhaus, who is board certified in internal medicine and oncology, and based at New York City’s Animal Medical Center.   “The head, neck and ears are prime places, but ticks can occur anywhere,” says Hohenhaus. “Look and look again. You have to look everywhere. You can easily miss ticks.”   You might be surprised by some of the places ticks have been found on dogs.   In the Groin Area The groin probably isn’t the first place you would look for ticks on your pet. However, they can get attached in and around your dog’s bottom, says Dr. Amy Butler, a veterinarian at the DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital in Portland, Oregon.   “You should check the perianal area,” Butler says. “Ticks are drawn to dark, moist areas on the body.”   Also make sure to check your dog’s tail, says Hohenhaus.   Between the Toes Ticks have nothing against your dog’s paws. Though it takes extra effort to latch on, a tick can become attached between the toes, Butler says.   If you find one there, use hemostats or tweezers to remove it, she says.   “Grasp the tick without crushing it and pull it straight out,” she says.   In and Around the Ears At DoveLewis, a very sick sheltie named Ollie was at the hospital about to be euthanized. An extern who was working alongside a veterinarian reached out to comfort Ollie and, as she scratched behind his ears, found a tick engorged with blood. The quantity of fecal material suggested the tick had been attached to the dog for some time, the hospital said.   The tick was removed. Thinking the dog could have tick paralysis, the veterinarian discussed the possibility with Ollie’s owner and sent the dog home. Within hours, Ollie was back on his feet, fully recovered and eager to go outside.   “I was here the day Ollie came in,” says Butler. Tick paralysis, she says, “is really uncommon. I saw another case of tick paralysis a decade ago.”   Unlike other tick-transmitted diseases, tick paralysis will go away without lasting health effects once the tick is removed, says Hohenhaus, who treated a Yorkie with paralysis caused by a tick found on the dog’s lip.    She also recommends checking inside your dog’s ears, including the ear canal. “I’ve found ticks on the inside of floppy ears,” Hohenhaus says.   Under Clothes and Collars If your dog wears a collar 24/7, it’s easy to forget to remove it during the tick inspection. Ticks can hide under your pet’s collar, harness or any article of clothing she’s wearing, Hohenhaus says.   “If your pet wears a T-shirt or sun protection shirt, those have to come off,” she says. “I don’t think people think about that.”   The Eyelids Is it a skin tag or a tick on your dog’s eyelid? Sometimes, it’s hard to determine, says Hohenhaus.   Dogs can develop skin tags anywhere on their bodies, but they frequently appear near the eyelids, she says. “You don’t want to rip off a skin tag,” she says. “Make sure that black mass on the eyelid is actually not a tick.”

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TICKS Ectoparasites are organisms that live on the outside of an animal. Ticks are fairly common ectoparasites of dogs (and cats). How often you see ticks on your dog and how severe a tick assault will be depends on the region of the country in which you live, the time of year (tick activity varies in warm and cool weather), the habits of your dog, and how and when you use tick control products. Some ticks can infest dogs that spend most of their time indoors, and even dogs that only spend brief periods of time outside can have ticks.  How will ticks affect my dog? Ticks attach to your dog by inserting their mouthparts into your dog’s skin. Many ticks also produce a sticky, gluelike substance that helps them to remain attached. After attaching to your dog, ticks begin feeding on your dog’s blood. The places where ticks attach can become red and irritated. Although rare, ticks can consume enough of your dog’s blood to cause a deficiency called anemia. Certain female ticks can also cause a rare paralysis in dogs as a result of a toxin they produce while feeding. More important, ticks are capable of causing many diseases in your pet. The disease with which most people are familiar is called Lyme disease. Another is Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Lyme disease can cause arthritis and swelling of your dog’s joints, resulting in painful lameness. Rocky Mountain spotted fever can cause fever, lameness, and other signs. There are also other diseases that ticks can transmit to your dog. Your veterinarian can answer questions about the diseases that are important where you live.  View forecasts for Lyme Disease, Ehrlichiosis and Anaplasmosis in your local area at https://petdiseasealerts.org.   How do I prevent my dog from getting ticks? It is very difficult to prevent your dog’s exposure to ticks. Ticks can attach to your dog when he or she goes with you on walks, hikes, or during any outdoor activities. The best way to prevent ticks from attaching to your dog is by the regular use of tick control products. Your veterinarian can advise you about the best product for your dog and your situation. Your veterinarian is also aware of diseases that are common in your area and can pose a risk to your dog. If you have a tick problem in your yard consider: treating the outdoor environment (be sure to understand what products you are using and how they affect the environment) making a landscape change to make the environment less tick friendly – this can be done by providing a 3 foot buffer between the lawn and any woods.  Mulch, wood chips, or gravel work well, and help to decrease the migration of ticks into yards. ridding your yard of wild animals Often more ticks are present or they are more active at certain times of the year. Your veterinarian can tell you how to avoid locations where large numbers of ticks are found. Can humans be harmed by ticks? Ticks can attach to and feed on humans. The skin where ticks attach to humans can become red and irritated. Ticks that transmit diseases to your dog can also transmit many of the same diseases to people. It is important to realize that people do not get these diseases from their dogs. Both people and dogs get the diseases from ticks they come into contact with outdoors. Diseases, such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, which have already been described in dogs, can also be very serious in humans. If you have questions about human diseases that are transmitted by ticks and how you can protect yourself, you should consult a doctor. For veterinary professionals, more detailed information on ticks can be found at https://www.capcvet.org/guidelines/ticks/.

A review of past and present efforts to develop a vaccine for anaplasmosis prevention; more from the latest Cattle Chat podcast from the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State; the day's agricultural news headlines; Gus van der Hoeven’s “Stop, Look and Listen…” 00:01:30 – Anaplasmosis Vaccine?  Another featured speaker at the K-State Symposium on Bovine Anaplasmosis which took place earlier this week:  University of Missouri veterinary parasitologist Bill Stitch talks about past and present efforts to develop a vaccine for anaplasmosis prevention, which is challenging because of the various strains of the disease found in cattle...he also comments on another prevention approach, centering on controlling the main vector of anaplasmonis, ticks. 00:13:00 – Beef Cattle Institute Podcast:  More information shared in the latest Cattle Chat podcast from the Beef Cattle Institute at K-State; this time, K-State veterinarians Brad White and Bob Larson and cow-calf specialist Bob Weaber look at special management considerations for cow-calf herds now out on persistently wet pastures that have been slow in their growth. 00:24:30 – Ag News:  Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines. 00:33:02 – "Stop, Look and Listen":  K-State's Gus van der Hoeven presents "Stop, Look and Listen", his weekly commentary on rural Kansas.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast. K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Herbicide options for controlling woody brush in pastures; a researcher speaks about the ongoing fight against Bovine Anaplasmosis; agricultural news, and the latest “Milk Lines”; the best options for preventing damage by Canada geese… 00:01:30 – Controlling Woody Brush in Pastures:  K-State pasture management specialist Walt Fick talks about herbicide options for controlling woody brush in pastures, based on the latest K-State field trials...he offers his recommendations on late-spring/early summer applications to buckbrush, smooth sumac and roughleaf dogwood. 00:13:01 – Researching Bovine Anaplasmosis:  One of the featured speakers at the K-State Symposium on Bovine Anaplasmosis which took place in Manhattan yesterday:  University of Tennessee veterinarian Brian Whitlock talks about ongoing research, accounting for the various strains of this disease in cattle herds as a baseline for developing effective means of preventing it. 00:24:30 – Ag News:  Eric Atkinson covers the day's agricultural news headlines, along with this week's edition of "Milk Lines." 00:33:01 – Discouraging Canadian Geese from Property Damage:  K-State wildlife specialist Charlie Lee talks about the state-approved methods of keeping Canada geese from wandering onto home lawns and other areas where they can cause damage.   Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Eric Atkinson and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat!  Please click on the links below to be taken to any sources mentioned in the podcast. Keep an eye out for news about our exciting upcoming guests on both Twitter and Facebook. 1:45 – Kansas Farm Management Association Report 9:40 – Thin Cows at Breeding Time 13:05 – Dealing with… Continue reading Kansas Farm Management Association Report, Thin Cows at Breeding Time, Dealing with Injured Forage Base, Interview with Patti Dollarhide, Ear Tagging, Top 6 Things to Know About Anaplasmosis, Upcoming Events

Host/Producer: Rhonda Feiman Co-Producer: Petra Hall Studio Engineer: Amy Browne Key Discussion Points: a) What is “persistent Lyme”? b) What are the issues with blood tests which can make them ineffective for diagnosing Lyme disease? c) What are other tick species and tick illnesses that we are seeing in Maine, and what are their symptoms? d) How can we protect ourselves against tick bites, and the possibility of contracting illness in the first place? e) What is the best way to remove an embedded tick? What about testing the tick to see if it carries disease? What then? f) What are some strategies for treating tick illness and how effective are they? Guest: Dr. Beatrice M. Szantyr, internist and pediatrician; medical advisor for MaineLyme, a non-profit dedicated to decreasing Lyme & related tick diseases in Maine; and member of the State of Maine’s CDC Vector-borne Disease Work Group, the Maine Medical Association, and the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS).   University of Maine Cooperative Extension website: tick testing for Lyme,  Anaplasmosis & Babesiosis, plus lots of info about ticks, prevention, & tick-borne illness. 800-387-0279 or 581–3880 tickID@maine.edu   Other Healthy Options shows on ticks and tick-borne disease (with links to websites of interest, FMI), can be found here     

(Blood, That Is) and Transmit Diseases, Too!  Dr. Mary Ann McDowell is an Associate Professor at the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Joao Pedra is an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. McDowell studies the parasitic disease Leishmaniasis, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of a sandfly. Pedra studies Lyme disease and Anaplasmosis, which are bacterial diseases that are transmitted to humans through the bite of a tick. The sandfly and tick vectors play an essential role in the lifecycle of these human pathogens, and both McDowell’s and Pedra’s research is investigating the interaction of these pathogens with their vectors. A better understanding of vector biology may lead to novel means to control these diseases. Drs. McDowell and Pedra discuss the possibility of controlling vector-borne disease by vaccines that target pathogen transmission, the impact of global warming on vector-borne disease, and how teachers play an important role in inspiring the next generation of scientists. The MicroCase for listeners to solve is about Adriana Wellington, a waitress at the Hitching Post who gets a mysterious disease while fulfilling her lifelong dream to see gorillas in the wild

Learn about the study that demonstrated that Simparica blocked the transmission of Lyme and Anaplasmosis in treated dogs. Listeners will learn about a published, peer-reviewed study designed to test tick protection by Simparica. In this study, Simparica- and placebo-treated dogs were infested with Ixodes scapularis (aka deer) ticks on day 21 and day 28 after treatment. These ticks were infected with Borrelia burgdorferi and Anaplasma phagocytophilum which was subsequently transmitted to control dogs, as evidenced by positive laboratory tests. Simparica-treated dogs, on the other hand, tested negative at all time points and with every test methodology. This demonstrates that Simparica kills tick quickly, and blocked transmission of these pathogens in these dogs. This quick and easy download is designed to help you stay up to date on the latest advances in veterinary medicine. Listen to this podcast at your convenience — at home, on your commute, during your lunch break…anytime!

Interview with Linden Hu, MD, author of Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Lyme Disease, Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis, and Babesiosis: A Review

After Hurricane Katrina, Brenna Faulk and her family moved from Louisiana to Montana. She was sick off and on for several years, deteriorating rapidly after coming down with what she thought was strep throat, but she never got better. This sent her to a series of doctors, first to her local doctors, then out to the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Az, and finally out to a doctor in California, who prescribed an iGenix lab which proved the presence of Lyme, Babesiosis, Anaplasmosis, and central nervous system involvement. Brenna has been diagnosed with neurological Lyme, and receives IV antibiotics to combat her symptoms. She has been combating Lyme now for five years. After getting diagnosed and educating herself, Brenna started a fundraising website called Twyst of Lyme, dedicated to raising funds for Lyme disease research and education. She also shares updates for Lyme disease legislation, and updates for fundraising and awareness events.

Background: Equine Granulocytic Anaplasmosis (EGA) is caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum, a tick-transmitted, obligate intracellular bacterium. In Europe, it is transmitted by Ixodes ricinus. A large number of genetic variants of A. phagocytophilum circulate in nature and have been found in ticks and different animals. Attempts have been made to assign certain genetic variants to certain host species or pathologies, but have not been successful so far. The purpose of this study was to investigate the causing agent A. phagocytophilum of 14 cases of EGA in naturally infected horses with molecular methods on the basis of 4 partial genes (16S rRNA, groEL, msp2, and msp4). Results: All DNA extracts of EDTA-blood samples of the horses gave bands of the correct nucleotide size in all four genotyping PCRs. Sequence analysis revealed 4 different variants in the partial 16S rRNA, groEL gene and msp2 genes, and 3 in the msp4 gene. One 16S rRNA gene variant involved in 11 of the 14 cases was identical to the "prototype" variant causing disease in humans in the amplified part [GenBank: U02521]. Phylogenetic analysis revealed as expected for the groEL gene that sequences from horses clustered separately from roe deer. Sequences of the partial msp2 gene from this study formed a separate cluster from ruminant variants in Europe and from all US variants. Conclusions: The results show that more than one variant of A. phagocytophilum seems to be involved in EGA in Germany. The comparative genetic analysis of the variants involved points towards different natural cycles in the epidemiology of A. phagocytophilum, possibly involving different reservoir hosts or host adaptation, rather than a strict species separation.