The Myth
Lyme disease testing has a ‘gold standard’ in Canada.

The Truth

There is no universally accepted test for Lyme disease. Every lab test has its advantages and disadvantages, but overall Lyme tests in Canada are largely flawed. Other labs recommended by CanLyme are all certified and accredited, run by PH.D’s who simply refuse to follow flawed testing protocol. Canada has no mechanism for better testing due to bureaucratic controls that are influenced by for-profit players, and not victims and their experts.

Lyme is known for antigenic shifting, so antibody testing isn’t always effective.
PCR tissue and fluids tests are available for various tissue. A positive PCR is highly accurate. A negative PCR only tells the scientist that they did not find evidence in that sample. Another sample from the same patient from a different location may be positive.

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Ontario: Twenty-four cases of Lyme Disease in Durham

September 6, 2017 8:42 pm Published by Canlyme Comments Off

September 6th, 2017 The Durham Region Health Department is reminding the public to protect themselves against Lyme disease, a serious... View Article

Empirical validation of the Horowitz Multiple Systemic Infectious Disease Syndrome Questionnaire for suspected Lyme disease

September 5, 2017 5:22 pm Published by Canlyme Comments Off

International Journal of General Medicine September 4th, 2017 Purpose: Lyme disease is spreading worldwide, with multiple Borrelia species causing a... View Article

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Ontario: Twenty-four cases of Lyme Disease in Durham

Empirical validation of the Horowitz Multiple Systemic Infectious Disease Syndrome Questionnaire for suspected Lyme disease

First record of locally acquired human babesiosis in Canada caused by Babesia duncani: a case report

Watch New York State Senate Public Hearing on Lyme and Tick Borne Diseases

Unprecedented claim against the CDC over Lyme tests

Toronto Star: Pet owners help university track ticks through new online tool

BABESIA CASES SKYROCKET IN WISCONSIN WITH A 26-FOLD INCREASE

Saskatchewan: Sask. Lyme disease patients are falling through the cracks

Two women joined in a mission to learn more about a still misunderstood condition

Stevia could offer cure for Lyme disease, researchers say

Human Rights Violations of Relapsing Fever and Lyme Disease Patients Under International Investigation

Global News: Lone Star ticks that cause red meat allergies are on their way to Canada

Vancouver Sun: Longtime B.C. environmental activist Gwen Barlee dies of cancer

CTV News Toronto: Students warned because ticks are found at schools.

France: Chronic Lyme is real and treat with long term antibiotics.

CBC News: Lyme disease research, funding falling behind in Canada