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This Fox News special highlights the human toll of Lyme disease through expert insight and powerful personal stories, exploring the controversy, misdiagnoses, and growing call for awareness.

Published on May 15, 2017 by Bobbi Walton

LYME AND REASON: THE CAUSE AND CONSEQUENCE OF LYME DISEASE


A Fox News Special presents an in-depth look at the cause and effect of Lyme disease, including the controversy over testing, the issues of misdiagnosis, and the personal struggles of medical professionals and patients contending with this life-changing illness.

 

  • Brian A. Fallon, MD, MPH (Columbia University) explains the cause of Lyme disease and what to do after a tick bite.

  • Dr. Steven Phillips discusses controversy around diagnosis and treatment.

  • Dr. Paul Mead (CDC) provides insight from a public health perspective.

  • Singer Dana Parish shares how Lyme impacted her career and life.

  • Susan Green (NatCapLyme) discusses the financial burden on families.

  • Dr. Neil Spector recounts his journey from oncologist to Lyme patient and heart transplant recipient.

  • Actress Marla Maples talks about raising awareness in Hollywood.

  • Ally Hilfiger opens up about her childhood struggle and psychiatric misdiagnosis.

  • Dr. Patricia De La Mora advises on pediatric prevention.

  • Dr. Lawrence Putter addresses tick prevention in pets.

  • 12-year-old Julia Bruzzese shares how Lyme left her unable to walk, and how a blessing from Pope Francis brought her family hope.

 

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