Scientists Identify Immune System Trigger For Fighting Lyme Disease

... Researchers at the La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology (LIAI) has announced an important finding on Lyme disease that could eventually lead to the development of a new vaccine to prevent this tick-borne disorder. Lyme disease is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected ticks. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue and sometimes skin rashes. If left untreated, it can spread to the joints, the heart and the nervous system and can lead to serious health problems. ...