Anthropological Engagement in Lyme Disease Advocacy

2025/01/02 by Carly Thompson-Campitor · 2 voices
Medicine · Immunology and Microbiology · #Zoonotic diseases and public health #Vector-borne infectious diseases

paper · doi:10.1080/08884552.2025.2456264

Abstract

PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARYIn this commentary, I reflect on my research with Lyme disease advocates as they work to drive change around approaches to tickborne disease care and practice. I describe my experiences working with a specific Lyme disease advocacy group—the Center for Lyme Action—as they engage in legislative and policy change efforts.

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