Welcome to Iowa Lyme Disease Network
The Iowa Lyme Disease Network's mission is to educate
Iowa medical providers and the public about Lyme disease and
other tick-borne illnesses in Iowa, to be a resource center and
support for patients and their families, and to advocate for
medical research of tick-borne diseases.
What is Lyme disease?
Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in
North America and Europe. Lyme disease is caused by a
bacterial infection transmitted by ticks and occurs
worldwide. The occurrence of Lyme
disease in Iowa resembles the national trend reflecting
increasing cases of Lyme borreliosis at an alarming rate.
Tick-borne illnesses can be serious and disabling.
Open Eye Pictures presents "Under Our
Skin". In this upcoming documentary feature, we
investigate the shocking human, scientific, and
political dimensions of Lyme disease. As the film delves
into the lives of those who have been inalterably
changed by the disease, a haunting picture emerges of
our health care system and its ability to cope with a
biological terror under our skin. Click below to
watch the trailer.
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May is Lyme Disease
Awareness Month - Iowa proclamation