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07/09/2020

Please note that as of September 1st 2020 – I, Dr Carsten Nicolaus will no longer be running the BCA-Clinic and BCA-lab services in Augsburg, Germany. The BCA websites and social media channels will therefore no longer be updated or monitored.

I will continue to work within the global Lyme community with colleagues and patients alike and will be making an announcement on some exciting new plans with regards to lab testing and other Lyme community collaborations in the coming weeks.

You can reach me on [email protected] or follow my social media channels: Facebook or Twitter: for my latest news and announcements.

I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to my staff, colleagues and suppliers for all your support over the years to the BCA.

With best wishes and good health to you all – Dr Carsten Nicolaus.

27/08/2020

Disulfiram has been showing promising results for COVID-19 treatment. Could it be the cure we're looking for?

Currently, treatment for COVID-19 is difficult. So is disulfiram a possible treatment for SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus? Let's see what the science says.

26/08/2020

If you've been bitten by a tick, check our this handy guide to Tick Bites And Acute Lyme Disease by Lyme Disease UK . The guide covers everything you need to know including tick removal, how to send the tick for lab tests, monitoring the bite & symptoms, testing & treatment.

26/08/2020

Can PCR tests detect a virus in asymptomatic patients? Possibly, but serology testing is more reliable as it involves an in-depth look for antibodies that would be present had a COVID-19 infection occurred.

Follow the link below to learn more.

There are currently a few different testing options for COVID-19, so what are the benefits of a serology test over a PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus?

25/08/2020

Late-stage Lyme disease can cause a variety of painful and distressing symptoms. Follow this link to find out some suggestions that may help.

Read on for more information on the different phases of Lyme, as well as some suggestions for supportive therapies of late-stage Lyme disease.

24/08/2020

“Finding out where ticks latch onto a human body (lets) people check themselves in the proper locations when they come in from outside,”

Ticks prefer hard-to-reach places on humans.

21/08/2020

Over the course of the past decade, there has been a rise in Lyme disease cases. Climate is one of the most important factors impacting the prevalence of the infection.

The number of annual Lyme disease cases is likely to further increase in the coming years – making Lyme disease awareness all the more important.

20/08/2020

Washing your hands with soap for a minimum of 20 seconds frequently throughout the day is your best defence against . What else can you do to protect yourself? Follow the link below for our tips.

Here is some basic information about the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as nine tips on how to protect yourself from coronavirus.

19/08/2020

Accurate testing for Lyme disease has always been somewhat problematic.

Is The LymeSpot Revised More Effective Than The Traditional ELISpot?

Read about it on our blog

Traditionally, the best way to test for Lyme was via the ELISpot, but in recent years a new, more effective test has been developed: the LymeSpot Revised.

19/08/2020

"We’re quite an outdoorsy family. I didn’t really know anything about Lyme disease." “Parents should know that between May and August it’s tick season.

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A Horsham area mum is urging people to be aware of the dangers of tick bites after her toddler caught Lyme disease.

18/08/2020

People who suffer from chronic Lyme disease often experience symptoms for months or even years following the onset of the infection. So does this mean that Lyme disease antibodies stay in your system forever? Read on to find out:

How long do Lyme disease antibodies stay in your system? Is it forever, or is there an average shelf life? Let's investigate.

17/08/2020

MRI scans can show us inflammation of the brain and abnormalities in the white matter. They can be used in the diagnosis of disease, however, only ever in conjunction with other tests, as brain lesions are not specific to Lyme.

To diagnose Lyme disease, blood tests, a physical exam and a medical history will need to be done. But does Lyme disease show up on an MRI?