Emerging Research on Tick-Borne Pathogens and Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

Recently, it was reported that the estimated rate of global Borrelia burgdorferi seropositivity is at 1.2 billion people, and that tick-borne diseases are on the rise. In some countries, tick-borne diseases are not recognized as major health issues, and cases are not officially reported. In addition, in a field of polarized conversation with respect to Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS), Debilitating Symptom Complexes Attributed To Ticks (DSCATT), or Chronic Lyme (CL), research-based evidence should be allowed to take a place in the narrative. To circumvent the rise in tick-borne disease cases, it is imperative that emerging research in tick-borne pathogens and diseases becomes a focus for many stakeholders and receives the attention it deserves. This Special Issue, entitled “Emerging Research on Tick-Borne Pathogens and Diseases”, seeks the submission of original research papers and comprehensive reviews to create a more inclusive account. The aim of this Special Issue is to provide cutting-edge research that will improve awareness of tick-borne diseases, with the hope that basic research in this area will allow actionable clinical studies to improve awareness and patient outcomes.

Dr. Leona Gilbert
Dr. John Lambert
Guest Editors

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