Re-consent of subjects enrolled in clinical trials initiated prior to March 7, 2012 is not required. From a practical perspective, however, investigators and sponsors may choose to include the required language in consent forms for applicable clinical trials even if study initiation will occur prior to March 7, 2012.
Climate change will have the following effects on Lyme disease: An acceleration of the tick's developmental cycle, a prolonged developmental cycle, increased egg production, increased population density, and a broader range of risk areas.
If your pet is diagnosed with Lyme disease you are not at risk of getting Lyme disease directly from your pet. The bacteria increase to high levels in the blood of wildlife whereas humans and domestic animals develop very low levels of the bacteria in their blood and these low levels will not infect a feeding tick.