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.
10 Signs of Lyme Disease. 10 Signs of Lyme Disease. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the bite of a deer tick that carries the bacterium Borrelia Burgdorferi (BB), a cousin to the spirochete bacterium responsible for syphilis. Infected ticks of the Ixodes genus, which thrive in green, forested areas, transmit the bacteria to humans causing a wide range of health problems.