Did You Know?

Is Lyme Disease in Illinois?

Yes! Approximately, 34% of blacklegged ticks tested are positive.

Is Borrelia Miyamotoi in Illinois?

Yes! Borrelia miyamotoi causes a Lyme like illness but no bullseye rash.

What Is the Cost of Early vs. Late Lyme Treatment?

Early Lyme treatment costs $3,711/year vs. $24,908/year if misdiagnosed, and it becomes chronic or long-term Lyme

Can You Test a Tick?

Yes! It shouldn’t be used for diagnostic purposes, but it can absolutely be a helpful tool.

How Many Cases of Lyme Disease Are There Each Year?

There are about 476,000 new Lyme cases/year according to the CDC, an increase from previous reports of 300,000.

Why Donate?

Our goal is to reach everyone in the state of Illinois to raise awareness for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. Together, we can change lives. Your immediate response will enable us to provide information and educational talks to the public. Because of your support, we will change the outcome for future patients by working with the researchers and medical community committed to Lyme research and treatment. Saving one person from enduring chronic illnesses from a tick bite will make every minute, every penny, worth it. Any amount you donate will get our association one step closer to our goals. We thank you for your commitment and generosity!

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Borrelia Miyamotoi: Explore a Lesser-Known Tick-Borne Threat in Illinois

Borrelia miyamotoi is a lesser-known but emerging threat, lurking in the dense foliage of Illinois. It belongs to the same family as the Lyme disease-causing Borrelia burgdorferi. Yet, B. miyamotoi has its own unique set of challenges, from transmission to diagnosis and treatment. Read about them here.

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